Crime Mapping as a tool in crime analysis for Crime Management

Crime mapping is a very important tool in managing and controlling crime in an area. By analyzing the spatial and temporal data provided by maps investigator are able to understand the crime patterns and trend it also helps in resource allocation and in geographic profiling of criminals and suspicious locations. On the other hand, the paper brings out various disadvantages such as expensive technology involved and the tendency of not reporting cases by the local community to enhance the effective flow of mapping the crime location. The article explains the various advantages and disadvantages that come in with the use of crime mapping into detail.