Crime Analysis and Crime Mapping

Part I: Introduction to the Crime Analysis and Crime Mapping Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview Chapter 2: Crime Analysis Defined Definition of Crime Analysis The Crime Analysis Process Types of Crime Analysis Summary Points Chapter 3: The Crime Analysis Profession History of Crime Analysis Current State of Crime Analysis Crime Analysis as a Career Track Summary Points Chapter 4: Introduction to Crime Mapping Definitions: GIS and Crime Mapping Geographic Features Types of Crime Mapping History of Crime Mapping Current State of Crime Mapping Crime Mapping as a Career Track Summary Points Chapter 5: Theory and Crime Analysis Environmental Criminology Situational Crime Prevention Repeat Victimization and the 80/20 Rule Displacement and Diffusion of Benefits Opportunity Summary Points Part II: Data and Technology Chapter 6: Crime Analysis Data Review of Terms Databases Used in Crime Analysis Geocoding Data Considerations Summary Points Chapter 7: Crime Analysis Technology Computer Hardware Data Collection and Storage Data Collation and Analysis Dissemination Specialized Crime Analysis Summary Points Part III: Tactical Crime Analysis Chapter 8: Tactical Crime Analysis Data Collection and Pattern Identification Collection and Collation of Tactical Crime Analysis Data Pattern Identification Methodology Identifying Investigative Leads Clearing Cases Summary Points Chapter 9: Describing, Analyzing, and Disseminating Known Patterns Describing and Analyzing Known Patterns Tactical Crime Analysis Products Summary Points Part IV: Strategic Crime Analysis Chapter 10: Analyzing Problems: Definition, Context, and Nature of the Problem What is a Problem? Context of the Problem Current Nature of the Problem Summary Points Chapter 11: Analyzing Problems: Temporal Analysis, Victimization, and Primary Data Collection Temporal Analysis Victims and Repeat Victimization Primary Data Collection Summary Points Chapter 12: Analyzing Problems: Spatial Analysis Displaying Data and Statistics Identifying and Categorizing Hotspots Summary Points Chapter 13: Strategic Crime Analysis Products Choosing Analysis Information to Disseminate Strategic Crime Analysis Products Templattes and Practical Examples Summary Points Part V: Administrative Crime Analysis Chapter 14: Administrative Crime Analysis Guidelines for Conducting Administrative Crime Analysis Administrative Crime Analysis Medium: The Internet Summary Points References Appendix A: Sample Problem Analysis Project Glossary of Terms