Foundations of Crime Analysis ─ Data, Analyses and Mapping

In recent years, the fields of crime analysis and environmental criminology have gained in prominence for their advancements made in understanding crime. This book offers a theoretical and methodological introduction to crime analysis, covering the main techniques used in the analysis of crime and the foundation of crime mapping. Coverage includes discussions of:

• The development of crime analysis and the profession of the crime analyst,
• The theoretical roots of crime analysis in environmental criminology,
• Pertinent statistical methods for crime analysis,
• Spatio-temporal applications of crime analysis,
• Crime mapping and the intersection of crime analysis and police work,
• Future directions for crime analysis.

Packed with case studies and including examples of specific problems faced by crime analysts, this book offers the perfect introduction to the analysis and investigation of crime. It is essential reading for students taking courses on crime analysis, crime mapping, crime prevention and environmental criminology. A companion website offers further resources for students, including MCQs, video and website links and a full glossary. For instructors, it includes PowerPoint slides and a test bank.

Jeffery T. Walker is a professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Dr. Walker has written 10 books and almost 100 journal articles and book chapters. He has obtained over $12 million in grants from the Department of Justice, National Institute of Drug Abuse, National Science Foundation, and others.

Grant R. Drawve is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice. He is a research affiliate of the Center for Social Research (CSR) and Terrorism Research Center (TRC) at UA, Rutgers Center on Public Security (RCPS), and on the executive committee for the National Dialogues on Behavioral Health (NDBH).