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LA City Crime Incidents Dataset
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Presents detailed records of crime incidents spanning from 2020 to the present day in the City of Los Angeles. The data is provided by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and reflects incidents dating back to 2020. This resource is generated by transcribing original paper crime reports, meaning there may be some data inaccuracies. It allows for detailed analysis of crime trends, victim demographics, and location-based policing efforts.
Columns
The dataset contains 28 fields, including:
- DR_NO: The unique report number associated with the incident.
- Date Rptd/DATE OCC: Timestamps for when the crime was reported and when it occurred, respectively.
- TIME OCC: The exact time of the incident, recorded in military time format (1 to 2359).
- AREA/AREA NAME: Numeric code and name designating the LAPD reporting area (e.g., Central, 77th Street), representing 21 unique divisions.
- Crm Cd Desc: A description of the criminal activity, with 'VEHICLE - STOLEN' and 'BATTERY - SIMPLE ASSAULT' being among the most frequent (140 unique descriptions in total).
- Vict Age/Sex/Descent: Demographic information about the victim, including age (ranging from -4 to 120), sex (Male being the most common category), and descent (Hispanic/Latino is the most common descent category).
- Premis Desc: A description of the location type where the crime took place, often 'STREET' or a 'SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING'.
- Weapon Desc: Details regarding any weapon used in the incident. Note that 67% of this field is recorded as missing or null, but when specified, 'STRONG-ARM (HANDS, FIST, FEET OR BODILY FORCE)' is the most common description.
- LOCATION/LAT/LON: Geospatial information, with addresses anonymised to the nearest hundred block for privacy.
Distribution
The data is delivered in a CSV format (
Crime_Data_from_2020_to_Present.csv) and has a file size of approximately 255.44 MB. The dataset holds around 1 million records. The temporal fields (Date Reported and Date Occurred) show full validity. However, specific fields like those detailing associated weapons have high percentages of missing data.Usage
Ideal applications include:
- Crime trend analysis and forecasting for policy development.
- Geospatial mapping of hotspots to inform police resource allocation.
- Sociological research into victim characteristics and patterns of criminal behaviour.
- Visualising temporal patterns in reported incidents across the city.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: Confined to the City of Los Angeles, California, with data sourced from the LAPD.
- Time Range: Reported and occurring dates date back to January 2020. Reported data extends into early 2025, while crime occurrence dates extend into late 2024.
- Data Notes: Location address fields are provided only to the nearest hundred block to maintain privacy. Furthermore, some location fields with missing data are designated as (0°, 0°).
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Public Safety Analysts: For statistical review of crime rates and distribution across reporting areas.
- Academic Researchers: Studying urban planning, criminology, and how environment relates to crime incidence.
- Government Officials: Monitoring departmental performance and evaluating public safety initiatives.
- Journalists and Media: Reporting on local safety statistics and high-frequency crime types.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Los Angeles Police Incident Records (2020-Present)
- LAPD Crime Reports by Location and Victim Demographics
- LA City Crime Incidents Dataset
- Historical Los Angeles Crime Data Since 2020
Attributes
Original Data Source: LA City Crime Incidents Dataset
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