POL3701 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE
GUIDELINE) Semester 1
2025 - DUE 22 April 2025
For assistance contact
Email:
, 1.1 Information Required from CIMAC:
To thoroughly understand the nature, extent, impact, and seriousness of the crimes plaguing
Soshanguve, I will require the following detailed information from CIMAC:
Regarding the Nature of the Crime:
Detailed Breakdown of Each Crime Type:
o Housebreaking: Specific times of occurrence (confirming the 10:00-15:00
window), methods of entry, types of properties targeted (e.g., free-standing
houses, apartments), items typically stolen, any patterns in the days of the week or
specific locations within Soshanguve.
o Theft of Motor Vehicles: Types of vehicles being stolen (make, model, year),
specific locations where vehicles are being stolen (streets, parking areas), methods
of theft (e.g., hotwiring, use of master keys), and whether there are any indicators
of organized crime involvement.
o Theft Out of Motor Vehicles: Specific locations where these thefts occur, types
of items being stolen (e.g., electronics, valuables left in plain sight), methods used
to gain entry (e.g., smashing windows, forced locks), and any correlation with
specific events or times.
Victim Demographics: Age, gender, and residential location of the victims for each
crime type. This will help identify vulnerable groups and high-risk areas.
Offender Information (if available): Any details known about the perpetrators, such as
age group, gender, modus operandi, and any links between the different crime types.
Even limited information can be valuable in identifying patterns.
Motives (if discernible): While often difficult to ascertain definitively, any insights
CIMAC might have regarding potential motives (e.g., economic gain, organized crime
activities, opportunistic theft) would be beneficial.
Regarding the Extent of the Crime:
Statistical Data:
o Frequency: Number of reported cases for each crime type over a specific period
(e.g., past 6 months, year-to-date), highlighting trends and any significant spikes.
o Geographic Distribution (Hotspot Mapping): Identification of specific streets,
blocks, or areas within Soshanguve that experience a disproportionately high
number of these incidents. Visual representations like heat maps would be
particularly useful.
o Temporal Analysis: Detailed breakdown of incidents by day of the week and
time of day, confirming the analyst's initial findings and potentially revealing
more nuanced patterns.
Clearance Rates: The percentage of reported cases that have been solved for each crime
type. This will indicate the effectiveness of current investigative efforts and highlight
areas needing more focus.
Reporting Rates: An estimation of the percentage of actual incidents that are being
reported to the police. Low reporting rates can skew the data and hinder effective
(COMPLETE
GUIDELINE) Semester 1
2025 - DUE 22 April 2025
For assistance contact
Email:
, 1.1 Information Required from CIMAC:
To thoroughly understand the nature, extent, impact, and seriousness of the crimes plaguing
Soshanguve, I will require the following detailed information from CIMAC:
Regarding the Nature of the Crime:
Detailed Breakdown of Each Crime Type:
o Housebreaking: Specific times of occurrence (confirming the 10:00-15:00
window), methods of entry, types of properties targeted (e.g., free-standing
houses, apartments), items typically stolen, any patterns in the days of the week or
specific locations within Soshanguve.
o Theft of Motor Vehicles: Types of vehicles being stolen (make, model, year),
specific locations where vehicles are being stolen (streets, parking areas), methods
of theft (e.g., hotwiring, use of master keys), and whether there are any indicators
of organized crime involvement.
o Theft Out of Motor Vehicles: Specific locations where these thefts occur, types
of items being stolen (e.g., electronics, valuables left in plain sight), methods used
to gain entry (e.g., smashing windows, forced locks), and any correlation with
specific events or times.
Victim Demographics: Age, gender, and residential location of the victims for each
crime type. This will help identify vulnerable groups and high-risk areas.
Offender Information (if available): Any details known about the perpetrators, such as
age group, gender, modus operandi, and any links between the different crime types.
Even limited information can be valuable in identifying patterns.
Motives (if discernible): While often difficult to ascertain definitively, any insights
CIMAC might have regarding potential motives (e.g., economic gain, organized crime
activities, opportunistic theft) would be beneficial.
Regarding the Extent of the Crime:
Statistical Data:
o Frequency: Number of reported cases for each crime type over a specific period
(e.g., past 6 months, year-to-date), highlighting trends and any significant spikes.
o Geographic Distribution (Hotspot Mapping): Identification of specific streets,
blocks, or areas within Soshanguve that experience a disproportionately high
number of these incidents. Visual representations like heat maps would be
particularly useful.
o Temporal Analysis: Detailed breakdown of incidents by day of the week and
time of day, confirming the analyst's initial findings and potentially revealing
more nuanced patterns.
Clearance Rates: The percentage of reported cases that have been solved for each crime
type. This will indicate the effectiveness of current investigative efforts and highlight
areas needing more focus.
Reporting Rates: An estimation of the percentage of actual incidents that are being
reported to the police. Low reporting rates can skew the data and hinder effective
