DC Crime Lab

Population Density with Washington D.C. Crime 

This map shows the population per square mile of Washington D.C. overlaid with crime event points and police station locations. The vertical bar graph shows the number and type of crime reported during the month of January 2011.

Crime Distribution Among Police Stations 

This map takes the data above one step further. I created a spatial join between the police station locations and crime event points to determine the distribution of crimes. Knowing the total number of crime incidents for Washington D.C., I was able to determine which police stations may be overwhelmed. This information can assist planners in determining a location for a new police station. 

Crime Heat Maps

The Kernel Density tool was used to create three different heat maps. This information can be used to help direct law enforcement patrols with the goal of deterring future crime.