Crime Trend Analysis
Crime Trend Analysis is a specialized intelligence discipline focused on identifying, monitoring, and forecasting patterns and trends in criminal activity over time. By analyzing historical data and current indicators, analysts can help organizations anticipate emerging threats and develop proactive strategies.
Available Learning Formats
What is Crime Trend Analysis
An introduction to the fundamentals of crime trend analysis and its applications
15 min read
Short vs Long-Term Trends
Understanding the differences between short-term fluctuations and long-term patterns
20 min read
Seasonal and Temporal Trends
Analyzing how criminal activity varies by time of day, week, month, and season
18 min read
Statistical Techniques
Quantitative methods for identifying and validating crime trends
25 min read
Identifying Emerging Threats
Techniques for early detection of new criminal trends and threats
22 min read
Trend Analysis Reporting
Best practices for communicating trend analysis findings effectively
20 min read
Featured Resource
Crime Trend Analysis Dashboard
This interactive dashboard template provides a framework for visualizing and monitoring crime trends across multiple dimensions, including geography, time, and offense type.
The dashboard includes customizable charts, filters, and analytical tools to help analysts identify patterns and communicate findings to stakeholders.