Hot spots in space and time

Crime and disorder hotspot maps generate a snapshot of events for a particular period in time. Exploring hotspots in time also helps to understand the patterns and nature of crime in partnership areas. Hotspots in space, may only exist at certain times of day, and give rise to others during other time periods.

One way to visualise the geographic and time elements of a crime and disorder is to compose animations. Each ‘frame’ produced for the animation is a snapshot of crime or disorder patterns for a particular time period. The linked animation demonstrates how street crime hotspots emerge in certain areas during the course of a typical day in the London Borough of Harrow.

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(For further guidance on the creation and application of hotspot animations please refer to the  Contacts section)