Ma`rifat Hoghoughi

In diverse geographical areas, crime prevention requires an integrated approach that simultaneously considers spatial dimensions and social structures. Critical criminology, by focusing on social inequality and the unequal distribution of resources in diverse geographical regions, identifies these factors as crime-generating variables and emphasizes the necessity of reforming power structures. In contrast, geographical strategies, by analyzing crime-prone spaces and improving the urban environment, provide the possibility of reducing crime opportunities and enhancing sustainable security. The present research was conducted using a mixed and sequential exploratory approach in two qualitative and quantitative phases. In the qualitative part, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 criminologists and urban geography experts. In the quantitative part, data from 150 residents of selected urban areas were collected using a validated questionnaire. Data analysis using exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling showed that integrating critical criminology and geographical strategies creates an effective framework for spatial crime management. The findings indicate that this integrated approach, by reducing crime opportunities and critiquing social structures, provides a practical model for crime management in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province and similar regions.