Author(s)

Inah E. Okon^1*, Anthony O. Agorye², Kyegh F. Aov¹

¹Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.
²Department of Architecture, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria.

This paper highlights the significance of crime mapping in Makurdi metropolis using GIS applications to enhance identification, mapping and presentation of crime patterns and trends. Attribute data were obtained from police incident files while the spatial data were gotten from field work. The distribution of crimes and the variation of crime occurrences within the 5 police divisions were assessed, with B Police Division recording the highest crime incidences. Also, crime hotspots in the area were determined. The one-way ANOVA showed a statistically significant difference in the distribution of crime incidents among the 5 Police jurisdictions (F(4,100) = 3.767, p < 0.05). The study recommended the establishment of GIS units in all police stations to aid crime analysis for effective mobilization of police patrol teams.

Crime Incidents, Geographical Information System (GIS), Police Division, Crime Distribution

Okon, I.E. Agorye, A.O. and Aov, K.F. (2021) Mapping the Incidences of Crime in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, North-Central Nigeria. Open Access Library Journal, 8, 1-15. doi: 10.4236/oalib.1106577.