An Interdisciplinary Web-based Framework for Data-driven Placement Analysis of CCTV Cameras

Abstract

This paper describes work in progress of an interdisciplinary research project that focuses on the placement and analysis of public close-circuit television (CCTV) cameras using data-driven analysis of crime data. A novel web-based prototype that acts as a framework for the camera placement analysis with regards to historical crime occurrence is presented. The web-based prototype enables various analyses involving public CCTV cameras e.g., to determine suitable locations for both stationary CCTV cameras as well as temporary cameras that are moved around after a few months to address crime seasonality. The framework also opens up for other analyses, e.g. automatically highlighting crimes that are carried out closed by at least one camera. The research also investigates to what extent it is possible to generate estimates on the amount of detail captured by a camera given the distance to the crime light conditions. The research project includes interdisciplinary competences from various areas such as criminology, computer and data science as well as the Swedish Police.