GIS and Crime Mapping (PDF)

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.