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Crime Recidivism: A Closer Look at Different Crime Types

November 7, 2024

Researchers have explored a unique approach to understand recidivism—the tendency of released prisoners to commit crimes again. They used a model called the trivariate Weibull survival model, which takes into account the competing risks of committing different types of crimes. This means they consid

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Shocking Crimes Across Towns

November 7, 2024

Last month was busy for local police forces. In Burbank, a man named Dylan J. Magana was charged for shooting at a home on Halloween night. Police tracked him through surveillance cameras and found a firearm with help from Markham cops. In Crete, James A. Wilder was arrested after a high-speed chase

politics

LA County DA Race: Hochman Pulls Ahead in Voter Preferences

November 6, 2024

It's an unexpected twist in the Los Angeles County District Attorney race. Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor known for his tough-on-crime stance, has captured the majority of voter support. With over 61% of the votes, Hochman's message clearly resonates as voters question the current Distr

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Simple Mistake, Big Consequence: Norwegian Publishers' Blunder

November 6, 2024

Ever heard of a convenient crime? White-collar crimes, like those committed by big companies, often happen because it's just, well, convenient. Let's take a look at a mishap in Norway involving publishing houses. They ended up paying steep fines because they broke competition laws by agreeing to boy

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Forecasting London's Future Crime with ARIMA

November 6, 2024

Data mining is like digging for treasure in a huge pile of information. The London police noticed a sudden rise in crimes across different districts in 2017. They had no clue how to predict future crimes. To solve this, a team used a time series model called ARIMA to forecast crime rates in London.

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Predicting Safety: How Online News Can Help Us Avoid Crime Hotspots

November 6, 2024

Keeping tabs on thousands of crimes happening every day can be tough. But we're not doing a great job of it. In fact, crime rates are climbing because we don't pay enough attention or collect enough data. This is a problem because people need to know where it's safe to go, police need to catch crimi

science

Tech and Theory: Unraveling Urban Crime

November 6, 2024

For ages, cities have aimed to be safe havens. But traditional methods of using population data often fell short. They overlooked crucial details. Then came big data, filling in those gaps with urban, mobile, and street-level insights. This data helps us spot crime trends and the social and environm

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What Happens After Prison: The Surprising Truth

November 6, 2024

Have you ever wondered if ex-convicts usually go back to committing the same crime? Researchers have dug into this question using a complex math tool known as the trivariate Weibull survival model. Instead of focusing on each type of crime separately, like sex offenses or violent crimes, they looked

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Catching Financial Crooks Before They Pounce

November 6, 2024

Financial crimes, though hidden, are a big deal. But predictive policing tools often miss them. That's where the Early Warning System for White-Collar Crime (EWSWC) steps in. This clever tool uses smart tech to spot areas ripe for financial crime. It's like a super sleuth for money crooks. Predicti

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Cracking Crime: How Topic Modeling Sheds New Light

November 6, 2024

You might think that labeling crimes as simple categories like "burglary" or "assault" is enough to understand them. But hold on, it's not that straightforward! Each crime is a mix of behaviors, situations, and details that can't be crammed into a single box. This loss of information makes it tough