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Unit-Wise Reported Crime Rates in Bangladesh
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Data detailing the history of crime statistics in Bangladesh from 2010 to 2019, segmented by reporting Unit. Bangladesh, a densely populated country in South Asia, confronts ongoing security challenges, particularly significant crime rates observed in urban areas. This product, based on official records from the Bangladesh Police, enables users to track yearly changes across 16 specific offence types, plus a category for ‘Other Cases’. Analysis of this data reveals an overall increase in the number of reported crimes over the decade, though individual categories show notable fluctuations. It serves as a vital resource for studying law enforcement efforts and understanding the societal impact of underlying issues such as poverty and social inequality.
Columns
- Unit Name: The administrative unit or police jurisdiction reporting the crime data (18 unique values).
- Year: The calendar year to which the recorded statistics pertain (2010 to 2019).
- Dacoity: Cases related to gang robbery.
- Robbery: Cases related to robbery.
- Murder: Homicide cases.
- Speedy Trial: Offences filed under relevant Speedy Trial legislation.
- Riot: Recorded instances of rioting.
- Woman & Child Repression: Cases involving violence or suppression targeting women and children.
- Kidnapping: Abduction cases.
- Police Assault: Cases where police officers were victims of assault.
- Burglary: Cases of unlawful entry and theft.
- Theft: General theft cases.
- Other Cases: Miscellaneous reported crimes not assigned to a defined category.
- Arms Act: Offences related to firearms legislation.
- Explosive: Offences related to explosive devices or materials.
- Narcotics: Drug-related offences.
- Smuggling: Illegal import or export activities.
- Total Cases: The aggregate number of all reported offences for the given unit and year.
Distribution
The product is delivered as a CSV file, with a file size of 12.1 kB. It contains 18 columns and 180 valid records, covering the entire period without any missing values. The structure is organised by Unit Name and Year, providing detailed annual counts for each offence category.
Usage
This data product is perfectly suited for time-series analysis to identify trends and shifts in specific crime categories between 2010 and 2019. It can be used to perform comparative studies of crime rates across different regional units within Bangladesh. Policy makers and social scientists can utilise the metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of law enforcement strategies and to guide policy interventions aimed at improving public safety and addressing the underlying causes of crime.
Coverage
The data covers crime incidents across Bangladesh, reporting statistics unit-wise (18 distinct units). The temporal scope spans a full decade, from 2010 up to and including 2019. It includes incident counts for 16 specific crime types, offering detailed insights into patterns of violent crime (Murder, Robbery), social crime (Woman & Child Repression), and regulatory offences (Narcotics, Arms Act). The expected update frequency for similar data releases is annual.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Government Officials: For resource allocation and evaluating progress on national security goals.
- Academic Researchers: To conduct quantitative studies on crime causation and public safety trends in South Asia.
- Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs): To inform advocacy efforts related to specific issues, such as women and child repression or narcotics control.
- Data Analysts: Beginner and intermediate users seeking real-world longitudinal data for statistical modelling and visualisation practice.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Bangladesh Decadal Crime Statistics by Unit (2010-2019)
- Official Bangladesh Police Crime Records 2010–2019
- Unit-Wise Reported Crime Rates in Bangladesh
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