GIS and crime mapping

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Title:

Author:

Chainey, Spencer.

ISBN:

9780470860984

9780470860991

9780470860987

9780470860995

Personal Author:

Chainey, Spencer.

Publication Information:

Chichester, West Sussex, England ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2005.

Physical Description:

p. cm.

Series:

Mastering GIS

Series Title:

Mastering GIS

Contents:

1. Introduction -- 2. Mapping and the criminal justice environment -- 3. The basics of crime mapping -- 4. Spatial theories of crime -- 5. Spatial statistics for crime analysis -- 6. Identifying crime hotspots -- 7. Mapping crime with local community data -- 8. Mapping and analysing change over time -- 9. Mapping for operational police activities -- 10. Tactical and investigative crime mapping applications -- 11. Policing the causes of crime -- 12. Crime map cartography -- 13. The management and organisation of crime mapping services.

Abstract:

"This book combines the topics of theoretical principles, GIS, analytical techniques, data processing solutions, information sharing, problem-solving approaches, map design, and organisational structures for using crime mapping for policing and crime reduction. Delivered in an accessible style, topics are covered in a manner that underpins crime mapping use in the three broad areas of operations, tactics and strategy." "This book is essential reading for crime analysts and other professionals working in intelligence roles in law enforcement or crime reduction, at the local, regional and national government levels. It is also an excellent reference for undergraduate and Masters students taking courses in GIS, Geomatics, Crime Mapping, Crime Science, Criminal Justice and Criminology."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Crime analysis -- Data processing.

Geographic information systems.

Digital mapping.

Added Author:

Ratcliffe, Jerry.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip054/2004028500.html

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Summary

The growing potential of GIS for supporting policing and crime reduction is now being recognised by a broader community. GIS can be employed at different levels to support operational policing, tactical crime mapping, detection, and wider-ranging strategic analyses. With the use of GIS for crime mapping increasing, this book provides a definitive reference.

GIS and Crime Mapping provides essential information and reference material to support readers in developing and implementing crime mapping. Relevant case studies help demonstrate the key principles, concepts and applications of crime mapping.

This book combines the topics of theoretical principles, GIS, analytical techniques, data processing solutions, information sharing, problem-solving approaches, map design, and organisational structures for using crime mapping for policing and crime reduction. Delivered in an accessible style, topics are covered in a manner that underpins crime mapping use in the three broad areas of operations, tactics and strategy.

Provides a complete start-to-finish coverage of crime mapping, including theory, scientific methodologies, analysis techniques and design principles. Includes a comprehensive presentation of crime mapping applications for operational, tactical and strategic purposes. Includes global case studies and examples to demonstrate good practice. Co-authored by Spencer Chainey, a leading researcher and consultant on GIS and crime mapping, and Jerry Ratcliffe, a renowned professor and former police officer.

This book is essential reading for crime analysts and other professionals working in intelligence roles in law enforcement or crime reduction, at the local, regional and national government levels. It is also an excellent reference for undergraduate and Masters students taking courses in GIS, Geomatics, Crime Mapping, Crime Science, Criminal Justice and Criminology.