Norfolk Constabulary Launch Crime Mapping
Communities across Norfolk now have access to the latest crime information through a new interactive mapping website located at norfolk.crimemapper.co.uk
Norfolk crime maps are the result of a national initiative driven by government which has seen the introduction of similar maps across the country.
The standardised maps visually interpret crime information allowing anyone to easily access and view where crime has occurred.
The technology developed enables viewers to discover the crime trends in their area compared with the same time the previous year.
Rachel Binns, head of digital media, said: "Norfolk is a low crime area compared with the rest of the country but now, for the first time, people can view the statistics in map format for their neighbourhood.
"It is probably best described as a visual picture of crime. Statistics are often meaningless but now they are brought to life with a simple key which is based on the county trends.
"It is important to note that the crime comparisons are against that experienced elsewhere within Norfolk. If the figures were a national comparison, Norfolk would be just one shade of grey denoting low crime area."
View Crime Mapping Website
Norfolk crime maps are the result of a national initiative driven by government which has seen the introduction of similar maps across the country.
The standardised maps visually interpret crime information allowing anyone to easily access and view where crime has occurred.
The technology developed enables viewers to discover the crime trends in their area compared with the same time the previous year.
Rachel Binns, head of digital media, said: "Norfolk is a low crime area compared with the rest of the country but now, for the first time, people can view the statistics in map format for their neighbourhood.
"It is probably best described as a visual picture of crime. Statistics are often meaningless but now they are brought to life with a simple key which is based on the county trends.
"It is important to note that the crime comparisons are against that experienced elsewhere within Norfolk. If the figures were a national comparison, Norfolk would be just one shade of grey denoting low crime area."
View Crime Mapping Website
