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Spatial analytics approach delivers 47% crime reduction and significant cost savings
We are delighted to share that Policing Insight has published an in-depth feature on Essex Police’s groundbreaking work using Simsi’s RTMDx platform to drive significant reductions in crime across their jurisdiction. The article, available to Policing Insight subscribers, details how the force has leveraged advanced spatial analytics to transform their approach to crime prevention and resource deployment.
The comprehensive coverage highlights how Essex Police has received Home Office backing for their innovative implementation of Risk Terrain Modeling, which has yielded extraordinary results in a remarkably short timeframe. The Rutgers Center on Public Security has documented these achievements in an informative infographic that showcases the impressive outcomes.
The results speak for themselves: Essex Police achieved a remarkable 47% reduction in crime within targeted areas and generated savings of over £106,000 in less than six months of implementation. These figures demonstrate the powerful impact that evidence-based, environmentally-focused crime prevention strategies can deliver when properly implemented.
What makes Essex Police’s approach particularly noteworthy is their comprehensive understanding of how Risk Terrain Modeling differs from traditional hot spot policing. While hot spots tell you where crime has occurred, RTM provides crucial insights into why certain locations attract criminal activity by identifying specific environmental risk factors.
Essex Police has excelled at using these environmental insights to develop targeted interventions that address root causes rather than simply responding to symptoms. Their success demonstrates how RTM enables forces to move beyond reactive policing to implement preventative strategies that create sustainable safety improvements.
The force’s innovative work represents a perfect example of how modern policing can leverage data science to enhance public safety while simultaneously improving operational efficiency and resource allocation. Their willingness to embrace advanced analytics has positioned them at the forefront of evidence-based policing in the UK.
We extend our congratulations to Essex Police for their outstanding achievements and thank Policing Insight for bringing attention to this important work. As agencies across the UK face increasing demands with limited resources, Essex’s experience provides a compelling model for how spatial analytics can help meet these challenges.
For more information about how Simsi’s RTMDx platform can help your agency achieve similar results, please contact our team.