Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS

Abstract

Crime Mapping and Analysis in the Core Area of Akure, Nigeria

Olajuyigbe A, Omole K, Bayode T and Adenigba A

Urbanization and increase rate of poverty coupled with the challenges of insecurity in most developing countries have led to increase of crime incidence. This phenomenon is not new to residents of Nigeria cities; it has created unrest and great burden. Consequently, this calls for the development of new approaches to tackle crime incidence in cities. This study therefore focuses on the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a tool for mapping out the area liable to crime in the core area of Akure, Nigeria. The study employs the use of secondary data. Secondary data include: literatures, journals and crime incidence reports gotten from internet, archives and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) respectively. Both spatial and statistical analyses were carried out using the appropriate tools such as Neighbourhood and Correlation Analysis, respectively. This study revealed that the transport route cutting through Akure metropolis is prone to crime activity. Finally, the study recommends that police officials should be trained on how to use GIS to fight crime.