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Statistical techniques identify areas with unusually high crime rates, focusing law enforcement efforts and prevention strategies in these areas can be more effective.

Identifies the degree to which crime in one location is similar to crime in nearby locations, aiding in understanding spatial distribution of crime.

Visual representation of crime concentration in an area, which can highlight regions needing increased security or preventive measures.

Analyzes the locations of a series of crimes to determine the most probable area of offender residence, crucial for investigation and narrowing down suspect pools.

A traditional method where pins are placed on a map to indicate crime locations, useful for identifying hotspots but lacks dynamic analysis capabilities.

Uses GIS software to analyze and display crime data, making it easier to identify patterns, trends, and hotspots, which is crucial for resource allocation and strategic planning.

Leverages historical crime data to forecast where crime is likely to occur, enabling proactive measures and potentially reducing crime through deterrence.

Studies the relationship between different types of crimes or between crimes and other factors, which can inform broader crime prevention policies.

Studies the relationship between environmental factors and crime, to understand how the physical environment influences crime occurrences and patterns.