Crime Prevention in Religious Tourism in Tehran: A Case Study of the Shrines of Hazrat Abdol Azim al-Hassani and Imamzadeh Saleh

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Naroghe Naematollah; RezaeI Mohsen; Amini Jalal

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Journal: Geography Year:2025 | Volume:23 | Issue:85 Page(s): 123-141

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Crime Prevention in Religious Tourism in Tehran: A Case Study of the Shrines of Hazrat Abdol Azim al-Hassani and Imamzadeh Saleh

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Naroghe Naematollah | RezaeI Mohsen | Amini Jalal | Issue Writer Certificate

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Crime Prevention

Crime

Religious Tourism

Pilgrimage Sites

Urban Security

Abstract

Extended AbstractIntroductionReligious shrines, particularly in metropolitan areas such as Tehran, not only serve as religious and cultural hubs but also play an essential role in shaping social interactions. Due to the high influx of pilgrims and the dynamic nature of these sites, ensuring security and preventing Crime are crucial. This research aims to identify and analyze the factors influencing Crime in two major religious sites of Tehran, namely the Abdolazim Hassani Shrine and Imamzadeh Saleh. MethodologyThis study employed a qualitative, exploratory approach using thematic analysis. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with security experts, police commanders, shrine managers, and a number of pilgrims. The analysis was conducted in three stages: initial coding, organizing themes, and global themes. To ensure research validity, four conventional qualitative criteria were applied: credibility, dependability, transferability, and confirmability. Results and DiscussionThe analysis revealed four major categories of factors contributing to Crime in the studied religious sites: (1) environmental, (2) socio-cultural, (3) managerial-institutional, and (4) technological. Key issues included poor spatial design, population congestion, cultural heterogeneity, legal and managerial shortcomings, insufficient training of pilgrims and police forces, and lack of adequate technological infrastructure. Crime Prevention in religious shrines requires a comprehensive and integrated strategy addressing spatial redesign, improved training, application of advanced technologies, reform of managerial structures, and stronger institutional cooperation. ConclusionAdopting a holistic Crime Prevention model can significantly enhance security and tranquility in Religious Tourism destinations and strengthen public trust in safety measures.

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