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WEEK 10 ASSIGNMENT – CRIME TREND ANALYSIS
Week 10 Assignment – Crime Trend Analysis
Overview
In this assignment you are assuming the role of a state crime analyst. Your task is twofold:
Compile demographic and crime trend data for two cities (one U.S. city, one non-U.S. city).
Write a report for the mayors, police chiefs, and city councils of your selected cities in which you:
Compare/contrast the data you’ve collected for the two cities.
Draw three to four major conclusions for each city based on your analysis.
Your first step is to choose the two cities you want to analyze. Select one U.S. city and one non-U.S. city from the lists below.
U.S. Cities:
New York, NY.
Los Angeles, CA.
St. Louis, MO.
Philadelphia, PA.
Chicago, IL.
Houston, TX.
Phoenix, AZ.
Non-U.S. Cities:
Tokyo, Japan.
Mexico City, Mexico.
London, England.
Beijing, China.
Moscow, Russia.
Paris, France.
Madrid, Spain.
Instructions
For Part 1 of this assignment you are expected to fill out the City Demographic and Crime Trend Analysis [DOCX] chart provided. Use the Sample City Demographic and Crime Trend Analysis Chart [DOCX] as an example. Note: This sample only provides data for one U.S. city. Remember that you are responsible for completing the chart for one U.S. city and one non-U.S. city.
Fill out the chart by compiling the following demographic and crime trend data for one selected U.S. city and one selected non-U.S. city:
Geographic location.
Total population.
Population by age.
Population by race.
Population by gender.
Population by socioeconomic status.
Number of sworn police officers.
Three types of violent crime for the past five years:
Total occurrences.
Rate per 100,000 people.
Three types of property crime for the past five years:
Total occurrences.
Rate per 100,000 people.
In Part 2 of this assignment you are expected to write a three- to four-page report in which you:
Compare/contrast the demographic and crime trend data you’ve collected for your two selected cities.
Draw three to four conclusions, based on your analysis of each of your selected cities, to share with the cities’ mayors, police chiefs, and city councils.
Use three sources to support your writing.
Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate.
Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.
Access the library or review library guides for help with research, writing, and citation.
Note: Good places to start your research include:
The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting.
This short video (5:45) on navigating within the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting database shows you step-by-step how to locate some of the information you need for this assignment.
The European Commission’s Eurostat.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey.
The Strayer University Library.
Reminder: Be sure to submit your completed City Demographic and Crime Trend Analysis Chart and your written report to the assignment submission area in Blackboard.
Formatting
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Note the following:
The preferred method is for both parts of your assignment to be typed using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
Use single spaced for the City Demographic and Crime Trend Analysis Chart.
Use double spaced for your 3–4-page written report.
Include a cover page containing the assignment title, your name, your professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
Include a separate source list page. Citations and references must follow SWS format.
Learning Outcomes
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Analyze the correlation between crime patterns and demographics, such as gender, age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
SAMPLE ANSWER
City Demographic and Crime Trend Analysis Chart
City Name: New York, NY
Geographic Location: Northeastern United States
Total Population: 8,336,817 (2019)
Population by Age:
0-14 years: 18.7%
15-24 years: 12.7%
25-54 years: 39.7%
55-64 years: 12.2%
65 years and over: 16.7%
Population by Race:
White: 42.7%
Black or African American: 24.3%
Asian: 13.9%
Other race: 19.1%
Population by Gender:
Male: 49.1%
Female: 50.9%
Population by Socioeconomic Status:
Below poverty level: 18.3%
Above poverty level: 81.7%
Number of Sworn Police Officers: 36,900 (2020)
Three Types of Violent Crime for the Past Five Years:
Homicide:
2016: 335
2017: 292
2018: 295
2019: 318
2020: 462
Rate per 100,000 people:
2016: 4.0
2017: 3.5
2018: 3.5
2019: 3.8
2020: 5.5
Rape:
2016: 1,438
2017: 1,446
2018: 1,542
2019: 1,712
2020: 2,021
Rate per 100,000 people:
2016: 17.2
2017: 17.2
2018: 18.2
2019: 20.3
2020: 24.3
Robbery:
2016: 16,693
2017: 13,778
2018: 12,747
2019: 12,369
2020: 13,826
Rate per 100,000 people:
2016: 200.3
2017: 164.9
2018: 153.7
2019: 148.2
2020: 165.5
Three Types of Property Crime for the Past Five Years:
Burglary:
2016: 12,063
2017: 11,797
2018: 11,455
2019: 11,722
2020: 12,364
Rate per 100,000 people:
2016: 144.6
2017: 141.4
2018: 136.7
2019: 140.5
2020: 148.2
Larceny-theft:
2016: 94,080
2017: 93,750
2018: 92,469
2019: 96,582