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Defining Crime

The crime set of indicators focus on crime, justice, experiences and perceptions of safety.

Crime Indicators

Crime Statistics

Integrated Security Responses

Perceptions of Justice & Safety

Justice

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Crime Statistics

Integrated Security Responses

Perceptions of Justice & Safety

Justice

Crime Statistics

Crime statistics are systematic, quantitative data about crime, typically gathered by the national police service and published annually.

Measures and Data sources

Crimes committed in public spaces

Vandalism of public infrastructure
Theft of public infrastructure
Harassment
Assault
Theft
Robbery
Homicide
In public transit
Hate crimes
Xenophobia
Children
Youth
Elderly
Gender
Sexuality
Religion
People with disabilities
Violent protests
Weapons
Organised crime
Substance-related

Data Sources

Thematic articles in local newspapers
Thematic social media posts
Safety audit analysis
National crime agency reports
Local crime statistics analysis

Crime statistics

Data Sources

Number of young people involved in delinquency
Number of case clarifications
Number of young people monitored by Justice/Judicial Youth Protection
Number of people monitored by the probation and integration service
Recidivism rate
Rate of dismissal without further action
Rate of alternative measures to prosecution
Rate of dismissal without further action
Number of attacks on property and people (police statistics)
Hospitals
Mortuary
Mediaterus
Schools
House of Justice

Crimes committed in public spaces

Vandalism of public infrastructure
Theft of public infrastructure
Harassment
Assault
Theft
Robbery
Homicide
In public transit
Hate crimes
Xenophobia
Children
Youth
Elderly
Gender
Sexuality
Religion
People with disabilities
Violent protests
Weapons
Organised crime
Substance-related

Data Sources

Thematic articles in local newspapers
Thematic social media posts
Safety audit analysis
National crime agency reports
Local crime statistics analysis

Assault

Data Sources

Local/ national police officers reports
Local audits analysis

Human trafficking

Data Sources

Human trafficking indicator reports
Local/ national police officers reports
Local audits analysis

Crimes against journalists

Data Sources

INGOs reports (Reporters without borders, Amnesty or others)

Incidence of crime on public transit

Data Sources

Local/ national police officers reports
Local audits analysis

Victimisation rate

Data Sources

Crime incidence

Tools and Resources

Crime Statistics Portal: Czech Republic

Analysing crime statistics from a safety perspective

Crime Statistics Wizard: Institute for Security Studies

Global Data and Analysis on Homicide

Neighbourhood Watch Crime Map

Femicide Data and Analysis

Finding good data on violence against women and children

National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System

Tracking Child Abuse Cases

Hate Crime Mapping in the US

Hate Crime Data Portal

Online Hate Map

Mapping online hate speech & violent extremism

The Role of Observatories in Monitoring and Responding to Transnational Organised Crime in Africa

Norms and Standards on the Evaluation of Crime Obvservatories

National Crime Observatory Homicide

Global Organised Crime Index

Innovative online tool to strengthen human trafficking prevention and response

Data and Analysis on Smuggling of Migrants

Global Data and Analysis on Firearms Trafficking

Global Data and Analysis on Drugs and Drug Trafficking

Medical Certificate/ Psychological Assessment (Convention de Genève/ Protocole D'Istambul/ CEDH)

Integrated security responses

Comprehensive and coordinated crime and violence response and law enforcement systems including human and other resources, technology and communication to deliver unified and effective responses.

Measures and Data sources

City law enforcement services

By-law enforcement
Performance measurement
Transparency and good governance
Anti-corruption measures
Knowledge systems
Respecting and enforcing human rights
Trusted by communities
Respect for the rule of law
Partnerships with civil society
Sufficient human capacity
Arbitrary detention
Mistreatment / violence by law enforcement

Data Sources

HR reports
Complaints against the police

City relationship with national crime agency

Integrated planning with national crime agency
Shared information

Data Sources

Reports from integrated planning forums
Local crime statistics analysis

Referrals

Marginalised and vulnerable groups
Substance abuse referrals
Victim support
Interventions for offenders
Restorative / alternative criminal justice
Reintegration of offenders
Referrals to national crime agency

Data Sources

Reports by social services
Referral reports and feedback

Transversal management approaches

Integrated planning with the city
Collaborative budgeting
Inclusive partnership interventions
Inclusive crime response platforms

Data Sources

Transversal safety skills capacity building
Reports on partnership initiatives
Community policing / safety forum reports

Tools and Resources

Crime Prevention Assessment Tool

Urban Security Research Overview

Policing and Community Safety Research hub

Tools and Publications on Police Reform

Evaluating Security and Justice

Research hub: African Police Civilian Oversight Forum

Perceptions of justice and safety

The qualitative and subjective perceptions and experiences of community members of safety, justice and the criminal justice system.

Measures and Data sources

Trust in city law enforcement

Data Sources

Complaints
Reporting rates
Surveys
Safety audits
Compliance with by-laws

Use of services

Use of social services
Fault logging

Data Sources

Reports of social services
Faults response reports

Use of technology

Mobile applications for faults logging
Mobile safety applications

Data Sources

CCTV camera reports
Human resources reports with officers to watch the cameras

Fear

Gender
Sexuality
Children
Youth
Migrants
Elderly
People with disabilities
Use of public space
Use of public space at night
Use of public transport
Attendance at public events
Perceptions of vulnerability

Data Sources

Safety audits
Surveys

Tools and Resources

Public security survey in Catalonia

Survey on Perceptions of Insecurity: City of Rennes

Measuring and mitigating citizens feelings of insecurity

Avoidance Mapping in NYC

Local perceptions of urban security at night-time

Monitor on Feelings of Safety: Germany

Integrity in the Criminal Justice System tools and publications

Measuring Community Sentiment, Perceptions of Safety and Law Enforcement Performance

Vigilantism Case Studies

Police legitimacy and approval of vigilante violence

Justice

Justice in this context means fair remedial action for infringement of the law, particularly between community members and groupings.

Measures and Data sources

Accessibility of justice services

Local offices
Available information
Pathways to justice

Data Sources

Justice and alternative justice service provider reports

Restorative justice

Referrals for restorative justice
Mediation services

Data Sources

Restorative City plan
A ‘Restorative Hub’ – with trained staff

Informal justice systems

Traditional justice
Community service providers
Mediation
Conflict resolution
Restorative justice

Data Sources

Reports of informal justice providers
Local stakeholder map

Commensurate justice responses

Proportional criminal justice responses
Number of over-all arrests of vulnerable people for petty crime
Consistent policing of petty crimes
Reduction in illegal waste
Reduction in congestion
Publication of by-laws
Reporting of by-law infringements

Data Sources

Reports of calls to order pronounced (Franco-French example)
Survey carried out on the feeling of insecurity among local actors
Reports from mediation services (e.g. neighbourhood conflicts)
City law enforcement records

Tools and Resources

Restorative Justice

Handbook on Restorative Justice

Rule of Law and Justice Global Index

Justice for Children

Evaluation methods of Justice Innovations

Measuring the Justice Gap

Framework for Measuring Access to Justice Including Specific Challenges Facing Women

Justice hub: Open Society Foundation

Database of European Judicial Systems