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Abstract
Discovering Patterns in Arson: Using Crime Pattern Theory and GIS
Track: Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Author(s): Terry Whin-Yates, Nicole Jung
The presentation demonstrates the analytical potential of crime pattern theory for exploring the spatial and temporal distribution of arson. Geographical factors will be examined to determine how motivated offenders interact with their environment and their impact on the distribution of different types of arson within a given area. Additional factors, such as places of potential influence and different "types" of arsonists (gang-related, serial, mentally disordered, for profit, or crime concealment) are considered. The theory, developed at Simon Fraser University, School of Criminology's Crime Prevention Analysis Laboratory (CPAL), will be demonstrated using crimepatterns.com, GIS software developed by CPAL inc.
Terry Whin-Yates
Crime Prevention Analysis Lab inc. (CPAL)
8900 Nelson Way Suite 270
Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 4W9
Canada
Phone: 604-294-2420
Fax: 604-294-2470
E-mail: twhinyates@crimepatterns.com