crime mapping

basic concepts, principles, and history of Crime Mapping

Crime Analysis

A profession and process using quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze data valuable to police agencies and communities.

Quantitative Method

Statistical analyses of numerical or categorical data used by crime analysts.

Qualitative Method

Examination of nonnumerical data to discover underlying causes of crime.

Sociodemographic Information

Personal characteristics of individuals and groups, such as sex, race, and age, used in crime analysis.

Spatial Nature

The geographic aspect of crime and disorder, analyzed through visual displays like maps.

Temporal Nature

The time-related aspect of crime, including long-term trends and patterns over days and seasons.

Crime Mapping

The process of conducting spatial analysis of crime using geographic information systems.

2018 Philippine Standard Classification of Crime for Statistical Purposes (PSCCS)

A hierarchical classification framework for categorizing criminal offenses in the Philippines.

Historical Development of Crime Mapping

The evolution of spatial analysis and crime mapping techniques from the 1800s to present.

CompStat

A data- and mapping-driven police management strategy developed by the New York City Police Department in 1994.

Crime Mapping Research Center

A program within the Department of Justice aimed at supporting research and development in crime mapping and spatial analysis.

Geographic Patterns of Crime

The focus on how crime incidents are distributed across different geographic areas.

Crime and Place

A criminological research area examining the relationship between crime incidents and their geographic context.

Electronic Crime Mapping

The use of technology and GIS software to analyze crime data and create maps.

Crime Prevention Strategies

Approaches supported by crime analysis to reduce crime and improve community safety.