Abstract
Analysis of motorcycle gang networks in Indonesia was conducted to determine the dynamics of the motor gang network. This analysis is needed by the government in making appropriate and effective policies in overcoming social problems caused by the existence of this group. The purpose of this study is to detect and determine the community structure of motorcycle gang networks in Indonesia through the use of big data available on the internet, especially social media. This research also utilizes several approaches such as social and behavioral sciences, as well as the computer technology in understanding and finding solutions to problems that arise in society. This study uses a social network analysis method as an instrument that will reveal the social structure of motorcycle gangs with a network centrality approach and community detection. This research succeeded in finding the network structure pattern and network insight of motorcycle gangs by finding the most influential actors. The study also found 25 motorcycle gang groups with high-value network interactions and these groups had more than 2000 active members on social media. In the biker gang social network analysis, the most influential actor has 531 degrees with a weighted degree of 1557.
Highlights
As of December 2018, the Republic of Indonesia Police Traffic Corps data recorded that 120.1 million units of motorbikes were circulating in the community
Some motorcycle users build motorcycle groups or clubs. The majority of these groups are law-abiding members of the community and are not involved in illegal activities, but a small number are involved in activities that disturb public order and even lead to criminal acts that are carried out in groups or organized. This group of motorcycle riders who have a tendency to carry out activities that disturb public order and break the law is known in Indonesian society by the name of the motorcycle gang
Experience in several countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand shows that groups of motorcyclists who initially only disturbed public order turned into Outlaws Motorcycle Gang which is a criminal organization involved in the business of prostitution, human trafficking, arms smuggling, narcotics and drugs, and other serious crimes [1], [2], [3]
Summary
As of December 2018, the Republic of Indonesia Police Traffic Corps data recorded that 120.1 million units of motorbikes were circulating in the community. Some motorcycle users build motorcycle groups or clubs The majority of these groups are law-abiding members of the community and are not involved in illegal activities, but a small number are involved in activities that disturb public order and even lead to criminal acts that are carried out in groups or organized. This group of motorcycle riders who have a tendency to carry out activities that disturb public order and break the law is known in Indonesian society by the name of the motorcycle gang. The fact that Indonesia is in a narcotics emergency, is not impossible if the motorcycle gang
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