The Crime Data Handbook - by Laura Huey & David Buil-Gil (Paperback)

About the Book

"Crime research has grown substantially over the past decade, with a rise in evidence-informed approaches to criminal justice, statistics-driven decision-making and predictive analytics. The fuel that has driven this growth is data - and one of its most pressing challenges is the lack of research on the use and interpretation of data sources."--

Book Synopsis

Crime research has grown substantially over the past decade, with a rise in evidence-informed approaches to criminal justice, statistics-driven decision-making and predictive analytics. The fuel that has driven this growth is data - and one of its most pressing challenges is the lack of research on the use and interpretation of data sources.

This accessible, engaging book closes that gap for researchers, practitioners and students. International researchers and crime analysts discuss the strengths, perils and opportunities of the data sources and tools now available and their best use in informing sound public policy and criminal justice practice.

Review Quotes

"Statistics on crime promise to open a window on the victims, situations and consequences of one of the pressing problems of our time. But rather than educating and advising, crime data are often misunderstood and misapplied. This timely volume surveys the data terrain and provides clear guidance for properly using a variety of crime and justice measures." Wesley G. Skogan, Northwestern University

About the Author

Laura Huey is Professor of Sociology at the University of Western Ontario.

David Buil-Gil is Lecturer in Quantitative Criminology at the University of Manchester and Academic Lead for Digital Technologies and Crime at the Manchester Centre for Digital Trust and Society.