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Public Crime Records Analysis
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Analysing crime data from 2020 to the present is essential for understanding trends and patterns in criminal activity. This information is valuable for law enforcement agencies, policymakers, researchers, and the public to make informed decisions about crime prevention and intervention strategies. This data covers criminal activity from the beginning of 2020 through to late 2023.
Columns
- DR_NO: A unique identifier for each crime report.
- Date Rptd: The date when the crime was reported.
- DATE OCC: The date when the crime occurred.
- TIME OCC: The time when the crime occurred.
- AREA: A code or identifier for the area where the crime occurred.
- AREA NAME: The name of the area where the crime occurred.
- Rpt Dist No: The reporting district number.
- Part 1-2: A code indicating the type of crime (Part 1 or Part 2).
- Crm Cd: The crime code associated with the incident.
- Crm Cd Desc: A description of the crime.
- Mocodes: Modus Operandi (Method of Operation) codes describing how the crime was committed.
- Vict Age: The age of the victim.
- Vict Sex: The gender of the victim (e.g., F for female, M for male).
- Vict Descent: The descent or ethnicity of the victim.
- Premis Cd: A code for the type of premise where the crime occurred.
- Premis Desc: A description of the premise where the crime occurred.
- Weapon Used Cd: The code for the weapon used, if any.
- Weapon Desc: A description of the weapon used.
- Status: The status of the case (e.g., AO for Adult Other, IC for Invest Cont).
- Status Desc: A description of the case status.
- Crm Cd 1: An additional crime code associated with the incident.
- Crm Cd 2: An additional crime code associated with the incident.
- Crm Cd 3: An additional crime code associated with the incident.
- Crm Cd 4: An additional crime code associated with the incident.
- LOCATION: The specific location of the crime.
- Cross Street: The name of the cross street at the crime location.
- LAT: The latitude coordinate of the crime location.
- LON: The longitude coordinate of the crime location.
Distribution
The data is provided in a single CSV file,
Crime_Data_from_2020_to_Present (1).csv, with a size of 208.45 MB. It contains 28 columns.Usage
This data can be used for various analytical purposes, including:
- Identifying crime hotspots and trends over time.
- Developing and evaluating crime prevention strategies.
- Academic research on criminology and urban safety.
- Informing public policy and resource allocation for law enforcement.
- Building predictive models for criminal activity.
Coverage
The dataset covers reported crimes from 1 January 2020 to 9 October 2023. It includes demographic information about victims, such as age, sex, and descent, though some of this data may be missing. Geographically, it covers 21 distinct areas and includes specific location coordinates (latitude and longitude).
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Law Enforcement Agencies: For strategic planning, resource deployment, and trend analysis.
- Policymakers and Government Officials: To develop informed public safety policies and initiatives.
- Researchers and Academics: For studies in criminology, sociology, and urban planning.
- Journalists and the Public: To understand and report on crime patterns within communities.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Reported Crime Data (2020-Present)
- Urban Crime Incidents 2020-2023
- Crime Statistics Analysis (2020-2023)
- Public Crime Records Analysis
Attributes
Original Data Source: Public Crime Records Analysis
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