Data-Driven Crime and Crash Prevention

Public safety starts with understanding where problems concentrate. Our platform provides advanced data analysis of crime and traffic crash information to identify chronic, high-risk areas—empowering agencies to intervene proactively before harm occurs.

Identifying Problem-Prone Areas

Using historical data, our system maps and analyzes patterns of crime and crashes at the street segment level. This granular, location-focused approach allows for precision in identifying "hot spots"—specific areas where incidents consistently recur—enabling more efficient allocation of law enforcement and community resources.

Evidence-Based Research on Crime Concentration

Our approach is rooted in robust empirical research. Studies by Park (2019) and Park & Lum (2021) systematically measured the levels of crime concentration across all jurisdictions in the United Kingdom. These studies confirmed that a small number of geographic locations account for a disproportionately large share of crime incidents—validating the principle of the "law of crime concentration."

Crash Concentration: Extending the Theory

In a more recent peer-reviewed study, Park & Lum (2023) tested whether Weisburd's "law of crime concentration" could apply to traffic crashes. Analyzing four years of crash data across all 29 counties in Utah, they found that 75% of crashes occurred on fewer than 2% of street segments and intersections. In some counties, just 20 locations accounted for three-quarters of all crashes. These crash concentrations remained remarkably stable over time, making them predictable and actionable for traffic safety interventions.

From Data to Community-Centered Solutions

Building on these findings, a pilot study tested a proactive policing strategy combined with community engagement to reduce traffic violations in crash-prone locations. The results demonstrated that place-based, proactive, and community-involved interventions are effective in improving traffic safety outcomes.

Why It Matters

By identifying small, chronic problem areas through data, our platform helps public safety agencies and community leaders focus their efforts where they can have the greatest impact. Insight and prevention go hand-in-hand—reducing harm, increasing trust, and improving outcomes for all.