Tourists’ perceptions of crime-safety whilst participating in a Jack the Ripper walking tour: Whitechapel, East London

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Poade, Donna ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7405-6790, Longart, Pedro and George, Richard (2024) Tourists’ perceptions of crime-safety whilst participating in a Jack the Ripper walking tour: Whitechapel, East London. International Journal of Safety and Security in Tourism/Hospitality, 23 (23). ISSN 2250-5105

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This study explores tourists’ perceptions of crime-safety while participating in a Jack the Ripper guided walking tour in Whitechapel, East London. It examines whether personal variables including gender, age, nationality and tour group size influence perceptions of safety. Data were collected through QR-code questionnaires made available through a tour booking office, producing 212 responses for analysis. The findings indicate that the majority of respondents felt safe while participating in the walking tour. The study highlights the importance of maintaining high safety standards and addressing the concerns of visitors who feel unsafe in order to support positive and secure visitor experiences.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Jack the Ripper; dark tourism; crime-safety; perceptions; walking tour
ISSN: 2250-5105
Subjects: Business
Business > Leisure & Tourism
Social Sciences
Department: Cornwall Business School
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Depositing User: Donna Poade
Date Deposited: 21 Oct 2026 15:19
Last Modified: 21 Oct 2026 15:19
URI: https://repository.falmouth.ac.uk/id/eprint/6615
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