Crime Analysis with Crime Mapping, Second Edition (2008)
Author: Rachel Boba
Sage Publications
www.sagepub.com
The Second Edition of this book provides an overview of the crime analysis field, covers key analytical techniques, and discusses crime prevention and the role of crime analysis in effective policing. Enriched by author Rachel Boba’s unique perspective as an experienced academic and former practitioner, the book offers a thorough introduction to the field as well as techniques and guidance for practice.
GIS and Crime Mapping (2005)
Authors: Spencer Chainey and Jerry Ratcliffe
John Wiley & Sons
www.wiley.com
This book is a thorough examination of the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for examining crime. It combines theoretical principles of geography and criminology with details about geographic information systems software, data processing, map design, and analytical techniques for using crime mapping for policing and crime reduction. This book is relevant for crime analysts and other professionals working in analysis roles in law enforcement or crime reduction at the local, regional and national government levels.
Crime Analysis for Problem Solvers in 60 Small Steps (2005)
Authors: Ronald Clark and John Eck
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
www.popcenter.org
This report is formatted as a practical manual that is meant to be used by law enforcement personnel and analysts. It provides basic knowledge of crime analysis in the context of problem-oriented policing and the related fields of environmental criminology and situational crime prevention. The sixty steps are arranged in logical order, in line with the SARA model (Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment). Each step is self-contained and deals with a specific topic in a brief and direct manner with minimal academic citations. The intention is for the practitioner to have the manual readily available to be used on a daily basis.
Crime and Everyday Life, Fourth Edition (2009)
Authors: Marcus Felson and Rachel Boba
Sage Publications
www.sagepub.com
This short and succinct book provides an overview and relatively non-academic discussion of the roots of criminal behavior and crime. It focuses on how opportunity is a necessary condition for crime to occur and explores practically realistic ways to reduce or eliminate crime and criminal behavior by removing the opportunity to complete the act. While written for a college undergraduate audience, it is relevant for crime analysts and other criminal justice professionals as it provides an overview of what is known from research about crime and criminals.
Exploring Crime Analysis, Second Edition (2010)
Editors: Samantha Gwinn, Christopher Bruce, Steven Hick, and Julie Cooper
IACA Press
www.iaca.net
This book was originally developed and published by the International Association of Crime Analysts in 2004 and is a combination of articles written by crime analysis practitioners and academics with the goal of providing a foundation for crime analysts in the national certification process. It provides both an overview of academic topics such as critical thinking, criminological theory, and statistics. Additionally, it provides specific techniques and examples used in crime analysis every day. The second edition was just released at the beginning of 2010.