The influence of crime on tourist decision-making: Some empirical evidence

The tourism-crime relationship is becoming increasingly researched in the field of tourism. This study examines this relationship through the use of a sample of domestic tourist crime victims in Southwest England. The prevalence of various types of crime in relation to types of tourist is investigated and the study also investigates the effect of victimisation upon the decision-making choices of the tourist The research found that age and gender have an association with the type of crime suffered by tourists and that being the victim of crime can have an effect upon decision-making. The type of crime suffered was found to have an important role to play in the effect of victimisation upon the decision-making process.