“It is worth noting that the book also has several strengths. ... the book provides many thought-provoking ideas and is easy to read. … The book is a worthwhile read provided one knows what to expect from the purchase. While I hope future versions are similar works are more evidence based, the book presents interesting information, and it is easy to read.” (Daniel Reinhard, Crime Prevention and Community Safety, Vol. 24 (4), 2022)
This brief comparatively reviews the security and safety features of hotels and home sharing services. It reviews crime data, laws, and applicable theories – such as defensible space, rational choice, and routine activity theories - to determine how responsibility for crime control and accident prevention in these industries is allotted. This analysis identifies key policy questions about the role of the home sharing hosts and guests in ensuring their own safety and security, which will be of interest to policy makers, researchers and practitioners in criminal justice and law enforcement, as well as those involved in the home sharing and hotel industries.
