Predict, Prevent, Empower
Uncovering the “why” behind crime to build safer, connected communities.
Comprehensive Data Integration
Combined social, environmental, and historical data for deeper crime context analysis.
The Opportunity
Traditional crime analysis often focuses on what happened and where, missing the critical contextual factors that drive crime. The City of Edmonton needed a tool to explore the “why” behind crime trends to enhance prevention strategies and optimize resource allocation.
The Approach
In 2015 I developed the Contextual Analysis of Crime platform, leveraging advanced analytics to integrate social, environmental, and historical data. By analyzing contextual factors alongside crime data, the tool provides actionable insights into underlying causes, empowering decision-makers to address root issues rather than symptoms.
The Impact
The tool transformed Edmonton’s crime prevention strategies, delivering a 1.6:1 social return on investment and winning the CiPA Best of Show Award in 2015. It enabled smarter resource deployment, enhanced public safety initiatives, and established Edmonton as a leader in data-driven community safety.
Features
Root Cause Insights
Identified underlying factors driving crime trends, enabling targeted prevention strategies.
Advanced Analytical Techniques
Utilized contextual factors alongside crime data for actionable, data-driven insights.
Social ROI Focus
Delivered measurable community impact, achieving a 1.6:1 social return on investment.
Technology
- Coded in Python & R, displayed on Tableau
- Oracle database
Disclaimer
The demo images presented here are for illustrative purposes only and use fictitious incidents. No real incidents or sensitive data are shown.
