Citizen Insecurity and the Economy: An Invisible Relationship that Defines the Future of Peruvian Cities

Authors

  • Felipe Rafael Valle Díaz PhD in Administration; affiliated with the José María Arguedas National University
  • Fernando Eduardo Legua Cano PhD in Environmental Management
  • Edwin Quispe Condori Master’s in Public Management and Master's in Accounting and Finance with a specialization in Business Taxation; affiliated with the National University José María Arguedas.
  • Marleni Campos Domínguez Master's in Administration with a specialization in Educational Management; affiliated with the José María Arguedas National University.
  • Hayde Cansaya Flores Masters in Accounting Sciences with a specialization in Comprehensive Auditing; affiliated with the José María Arguedas National University.
  • Rosa Nélida Ascue Ruiz Master's in Public Management; Affiliated with the José María Arguedas National University.

Keywords:

Quality of Life, Confidence, Costs, Investment, Productivity, Recovery.

Abstract

The study aimed to examine the reciprocal relationship between citizen insecurity and economic performance in urban areas of Peru over the period 2015–2025. Insecurity among citizens, alongside the expansion of criminal organisations, poses a significant challenge for Peru, with consequences extending beyond the realm of security and substantially influencing the nation’s economic and social development. The immediate economic repercussions, estimated to exceed 3% of GDP, represent merely a fraction of a broader issue that undermines investor confidence, elevates business operating costs, disrupts consumption and productivity patterns, and diminishes the overall quality of life for the population.

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Published

2025-12-30

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Human Security

Section

Research Articles