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Training on GIS Mapping and Spatial Analysis in Crime Mapping and Analysis

Learn how to use GIS and spatial analysis for effective crime mapping, hotspot detection, and intelligence-led policing.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course provides participants with hands-on training on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis techniques to support crime mapping, hotspot detection, and intelligence-led policing. Participants will gain practical experience in analyzing spatial crime patterns, integrating demographic and environmental data, and developing geospatial solutions that enhance public safety, crime prevention, and decision-making.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Law enforcement officers and crime analysts

  • Intelligence and security professionals

  • Urban safety and community policing officers

  • Policy planners and justice sector professionals

  • GIS analysts supporting crime or security operations

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Use GIS to map and analyze spatial patterns of crime incidents.

  • Apply spatial statistics and hotspot analysis for identifying crime-prone areas.

  • Integrate socio-economic and environmental data to support crime prevention.

  • Develop predictive models for crime forecasting and risk assessment.

  • Present actionable insights using spatial visualization and reporting tools.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to GIS and Crime Mapping

  • Overview of GIS concepts, data types, and crime mapping fundamentals.

  • Understanding the relationship between geography and criminal behavior.

  • Case Study: Mapping and visualizing crime incidents using open police data.

Module 2: Data Collection, Management, and Geocoding

  • Gathering spatial and non-spatial crime data from multiple sources.

  • Cleaning, integrating, and geocoding crime datasets.

  • Data security and ethical considerations in handling sensitive information.

  • Case Study: Geocoding and mapping burglary incidents in an urban setting.

Module 3: Spatial Analysis and Hotspot Detection

  • Techniques for spatial autocorrelation and cluster analysis (Getis-Ord Gi*, Moran’s I).

  • Identifying hotspots and cold spots using spatial statistics.

  • Interpreting spatial trends and temporal patterns in crime data.

  • Case Study: Hotspot analysis for urban assault and theft cases.

Module 4: Predictive Modeling and Risk Assessment

  • Spatial regression and risk mapping in crime forecasting.

  • Using demographic and environmental variables for prediction.

  • Developing risk surfaces and vulnerability maps.

  • Case Study: Predicting future crime hotspots using spatial regression models.

Module 5: Visualization, Reporting, and Decision Support

  • Creating interactive crime maps and dashboards.

  • Visual storytelling with spatial data using QGIS and Power BI.

  • Communicating findings to law enforcement and policy audiences.

  • Case Study: Building a crime analysis dashboard for community policing.

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Enhances institutional ability to conduct spatial crime analysis for planning and operations.

  • Improves evidence-based policing and community safety strategies.

  • Strengthens data-driven decision-making for security and public safety programs.

Individual Impact

  • Builds competency in GIS-based crime analysis and mapping.

  • Enhances analytical and visualization skills using real-world data.

  • Increases professional capability to support intelligence-led and predictive policing.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

Basic GIS knowledge is helpful but not required—participants are guided through hands-on sessions.

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