Few studies test the causal relationship between fear of crime and mental health.
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Does fear of crime lead to poorer mental health, or could the reverse apply?
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Longitudinal models provide support for a bi-directional relationship.
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Temporal models show earlier mental health impacts on subsequent fear of crime.
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The relationship appears to be direct, and rather than via avoidance behaviours.
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