Steve W. Ballantyne

Crime Pattern Analysis and the Security Director: A Primer

March 1, 2011

Crime pattern analysis (CPA) is a generic term that covers a wide range of approaches and techniques in the field of crime analysis. CPA looks for crime patterns and trends. Some of these methods and theories used in crime pattern analysis include criminology theories such as Routine Activity Theory, Rational Choice Theory, Repeat Victimization and Crime Pattern Analysis.

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Steve W. Ballantyne

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Crime Pattern Analysis and the Security Director: A Primer

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