Crime Analysis

Crime analysis consists of systematic, analytical processes directed at providing timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trend correlations to assist operational and administrative personnel in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities, aiding the investigative process, and increasing apprehensions and the clearance of cases. 

The Crime Analysis Unit of the Margate Police Department assists in meeting the basic objectives of crime prevention and suppression, apprehension, and the recovery of stolen property.  One way the Crime Analysis Unit performs this function is by producing the Crime Stats Report.  This weekly report summarizes the criminal activity that occurred in each zone.  Factors included in this report are crime location, day and time of occurrence, property stolen, point of entry/exit, and any suspect information.  The Crime Stats Report may also include crime maps, charts and graphs, and photos of known offenders.

The Crime Analysis Unit also produces daily bulletins, which contain information from recent crime and arrest reports.  They may also include alert and comment messages, missing persons information, all point bulletin information, and crime and/or suspect information, which has been contributed from outside agencies.  These daily bulletins can be sent directly to officers in the field via laptop computers.  

You can e-mail the Crime Analysis Unit at crimeanalysis@margatefl.com