Crime report data mapped to show common criminal routes and overall vectors
Most criminals behave in habitual ways... commit the same categories of crime... the same way... often in the same areas, too. I propose mapping crimes (that can be linked to the same perpetrator) by date and time to show a probable route of travel and then an overall vector. Map enough of these routes and OPD could target these hot routes for increased patrols and more diligent enforcement of jaywalking, vandalism, noise and moving violations, etc. Using the vectors OPD could pinpoint areas where criminal organizations are basing their operations.. or where multiple perpetrators are living.