The results of Shaw and McKay's research showed that official crime rates were greatest in Zone __________, declining with distance outward from the city.

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Shaw and McKay's research, foundational in the area of social disorganization theory, found that official crime rates were highest in Zone Two, which is the zone immediately surrounding the city center (Zone One). This area, characterized by transitional housing and higher levels of poverty, showed a decline in crime rates as one moved outward to more stable and affluent areas.

The Results of Shaw and McKay's Research Showed That Official