Mapping and Analysing Crime Data - Lessons From Research and Practice

Crime mapping and the spatial analysis of crime data are now recognized as powerful tools for the study and control of crime and the demand for detailed crime pattern analysis continues to increase. This book sets out methods used in Geographical Information Systems. It highlights best practices, examines the types of problems to which spatial crime analysis can apply, reviews the capabilities and limitations of existing techniques, and explores the future directions of spatial crime analysis and the need for training. The book focuses on a series of case studies that highlight the experiences of academics and practitioners in agencies centrally involved in the partnership approach to crime prevention.

List of contents

1. Introduction Part I: Crime Mapping and Research 2. Methods for Automating the Geographical Analysis of Crime Incident Data 3. GIS and the Journey to Crime: An Analysis of Patterns in South Yorkshire 4. Crime, Repeat Victimisation and GIS Part II: Local Authority Applications 5. Combating Crime Through Partnership: Examples of Crime and Disorder Mapping Solutions in London, UK 6. A GIS-linked Database for Monitoring Repeat Domestic Burglary Part III: GIS in the Police and Emergency Services 7. Mapping Out Hazardous Space for Police Work 8. GIS for Spatial Analysis of Fire Incidence: Identification of Social, Economic and Environmental Risk Indicators Part IV: International Perspectives 9. Tools in the Spatial Analysis of Crime 10. The Evolution of Crime Mapping in the United States: From the Descriptive to the Analytic Part V: Practical Considerations: What Can We Expect of GIS? 11. What to do About it?: Let's turn off our minds and GIS 12. Decision Support in Crime Prevention: Data Analysis, Policy Evaluation and GIS Applications; GIS in the police and Emergency Services; International Perspectives; Future Directions

About the author

Alex Hirschfield, Kate Bowers

Product details

• Authors: Alex Bowers Hirschfield
• Assisted by: Kate Bowers (Editor), Alex Hirschfield (Editor), Hirschfield Alex (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.09.2019
• EAN: 9780367397371
• ISBN: 978-0-367-39737-1
• No. of pages: 308
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; LAW / Forensic Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Forensic Science, Biology, life sciences, Agriculture & Related Industries, Agribusiness and primary industries, Geographical information systems, geodata and remote sensing, Databases / Data management