Helps predict when, where crimes will occur
Retailers have mastered the art of predicting what their customers are likely to buy. Now police departments across the country are using their own predictive strategies such as algorithms, time/space analysis, and social network analysis to become "data detectives" in an effort to stop crime before it starts, according a new report from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Advanced Governmental Studies
Why is data visualization important?
- Identify areas that need special attention.
- Clarify which factors influence crime behavior.
- Predict crime trends.