Predictive policing model reduces violent crime

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Predictive policing model reduces violent crime

Bespoke prediction model which maps where crime is likely to occur has reduced crime across Kent by 10 per cent.

Date - 18th August 2013
By - Jasmin McDermott - Police Oracle

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An innovative prediction model that uses historic crime data and human behaviour to plot where offences are likely to occur has led to a ten per cent reduction in crime in 24 hours. The day of action by Kent Police to highlight the effectiveness of...

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