Based on the results of our project we have concluded that crime can be mapped and modeled and that police officers can be stationed off of the data to a certain extent. Although our crime map has certain limits and weaknesses, it could still be an effective method for stationing police officers. We have found that crime mapping, when used correctly, can work, so long as its faults are accounted for and the users of this tool don't use it in place of good judgement and experience. We have concluded that our tool can be effective when used correctly, but can also be dangerous when interpreted incorrectly.

In summary, the crime rates of Albuquerque are high, which leads to minimal development, economic insecurity, and tarnished reputation. Our solution to reducing rates is to make better use of the officers and resources currently in Albuquerque. Our model can (to a certain degree) accurately model crime and (to a certain degree) effectively place police officers in the area where they would be of most use, which would discourage and catch crime in those areas, which could effectively reduce the amount of crime in Albuquerque with the current or fewer resources and law enforcement officers.

Future Development

There are many factors that seem to play a role in crime rate in addition to poverty and previous crime. In the future of this project, we would include many of the factors that can influence crime into our model in order to more accurately predict where crime may occur. In addition, it would be important to take geography into account when placing officers. We would also ensure that places with no crime currently detected do not get skipped over, and that they have some attention.