Mapping and analysing crime data lessons from research and practice

• Main Author: Hirschfield, Alex (Author)
• Other Authors: Bowers, Kate 1972-
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Taylor & Francis 2001
• Subjects: Crime analysis > Data processing > Great Britain; Crime prevention > Data processing > Great Britain; Law enforcement > Data processing > Great Britain
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 One of the key methods of reducing and dealing with criminal activity is to accurately gauge and then analyse the geographical distribution of crime (from small scale to large scale areas). Once the police and government know what areas suffer most from criminal activity they can assess why this is the case and then deal with it in the most effective way. Crime mapping and the spatial analysis of crime data have become recognised as powerful tools for the study and control of crime. Much of the emerging demand for more information and detailed crime pattern analysis have been driven by legislative changes, such as the UK's new Crime and Disorder Act which has placed a joint statutory duty on Police Forces and Local Authorities to produce crime and disorder audits for their areas.