https://github.com/edprice25/fbi-cde-master-files-processor
Processes raw data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE), preparing it for analysis in interactive dashboards. Click on my link below to see metrics and trends for crimes such as Human Trafficking and Cargo Theft.
https://github.com/edprice25/fbi-cde-master-files-processor
crime-analysis crime-data crime-data-analysis python tableau-public
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Processes raw data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE), preparing it for analysis in interactive dashboards. Click on my link below to see metrics and trends for crimes such as Human Trafficking and Cargo Theft.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/edprice25/fbi-cde-master-files-processor
- Owner: edprice25
- Created: 2025-02-06T22:02:00.000Z (8 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-10T04:35:11.000Z (7 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-25T18:43:15.287Z (7 months ago)
- Topics: crime-analysis, crime-data, crime-data-analysis, python, tableau-public
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://edprice25.github.io/fbi-cde-master-files-processor/
- Size: 389 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README - Master File Downloads.txt
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README
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https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/downloads
Master File Downloads
Download master files by data collection and year
Master files for each collection are fixed-length, ASCII text format, compressed using WinZip software,
and require some programming knowledge to extract the data.
The drop-down list shows master files that are available.
The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program provided updated data for 2023 on September 23, 2024.
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FBI Crime Data Explorer (CDE)
Description:
- Provides nationwide crime data, including arrest records, offense types, and law enforcement statistics.
- It is part of the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program.
Pros:
- Comprehensive and standardized data from across the USA.
- Updated regularly, with historical datasets for trend analysis.
- Includes detailed geolocations and crime categories.
- Free and publicly accessible.
Cons:
- Data reporting is voluntary for law enforcement agencies, leading to gaps in coverage for some areas.
- Often aggregated at the city or county level, limiting granularity for precise geolocation analysis.
- Delays in reporting and updates may affect real-time applications.
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program / National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
Pros:
- Comprehensive national coverage with data from over 18,000 law enforcement agencies
- Standardized reporting format making data analysis more consistent
- Includes detailed incident information including location, time, and offense types
- Free public access through FBI Crime Data Explorer
Cons:
- Some agencies don't report consistently or completely
- There can be a significant time lag (6-12 months) in data publishing
- Different jurisdictions may interpret/classify crimes differently
- Recent transition from UCR to NIBRS has created some data consistency challenges