crime mapping
Heat Maps in GIS
Heat mapping, from a GIS perspective, is a method of showing the geographic clustering of a phenomenon.
Geolocation Data, Geofencing Warrants, and Crime
With most adults carrying mobile devices that have GPS tracking capabilities, mapping our movements has never been easier.
Using GIS to Map and Track Vandalism
GIS is being used to better understand current and potentially future patterns of vandalism.
Using GIS to Assess Crime Risk
The use of GIS and spatial analysis has become an important tool in understanding crime patterns.
GIS and Anti-Crime Measures
This article takes a look at methods which demonstrate the wide and growing field of crime prevention utilizing spatial and GIS approaches.
Using GIS to Map Drug Trafficking
GIS has significantly aided police in crime prevention, notably in fighting drug trafficking.
Is GIS Use in Crime Analysis Effective at Curbing Crime?
A new study by researchers at Sam Houston State University found that the use of GIS is widespread in analyzing crime ...
Crime Mapping and Analysis
The advent of easy-to-use GIS applications has allowed crime mapping and analysis to flourish within law enforcement agencies.
Crime Mapping and the Los Angeles Police
The Los Angeles Police Department’s attempts at providing public mapping has not been without its issues and embarrassments. Chronicled here ...
Geographic Profiling
The geographic profiling concept proposes that criminals tend to commit acts of crimes within a comfort zone located near but not too close to their residence.
Crime Mapping: GIS Goes Mainstream
“I can cut crime in half in any city in this country.” So uttered are the first words of Police ...