Research by Sampson and Raudenbush confirmed the hypothesis of the "broken windows" theory that physical disorder is at the root of crime.

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Sampson and Raudenbush's research found that social cohesion and trust were more predictive of crime rates than physical disorder, challenging the core premise of the "broken windows" theory that physical disorder directly leads to crime.

Research by Sampson and Raudenbush Confirmed the Hypothesis of the "Broken