Where and when do crimes in Douglas County, CO typically occur? Check out the StoryMap to learn how geospatial tools can be used to analyze crime incident data over time.
Knowledge of crime trends is key to improving response. This spatial analysis tackles historical crime incidents in Douglas County, CO, from December 31, 2014, through February 28, 2019. To find out when, where and what types of crimes occurred in the County, click on the ‘Crime Statistics’ tab. Scroll down here for insight on the following. What locations can police access within 5 to 60 minutes? What fraction of historical crime locations are accessible within the police service areas? Does crime exhibit clustering? Given the historical crime pattern and where urban growth is anticipated, which beats might benefit from additional assets?