Overview
Geospatial analysis in crime is a powerful tool that helps law enforcement agencies understand crime patterns and trends through the use of geographic data. By analyzing spatial data, police can identify hotspots, allocate resources more effectively, and implement targeted interventions to enhance p...
Key Terms
Example: Geospatial analysis helps visualize crime trends over time.
Example: Maps and satellite images are forms of spatial data.
Example: Police departments use crime mapping to identify areas with high crime rates.
Example: The downtown area became a hotspot for thefts.
Example: Predictive policing helps allocate police resources more effectively.
Example: Kernel density estimation is used to visualize crime hotspots.
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Discusses the ethical implications of using data in law enforcement.
advancedKey Concepts
Spatial DataCrime MappingHotspot AnalysisPredictive Policing