hotspot policing

Hotspot policing is a strategy where police focus their efforts on specific areas with high rates of crime. By analyzing crime data, law enforcement identifies these "hotspots" and increases patrols, surveillance, and community engagement there. The goal is to disrupt criminal activity in these concentrated zones, making neighborhoods safer and reducing overall crime. This targeted approach allows resources to be used more efficiently, focusing on areas most in need of intervention. Hotspot policing aims to prevent crime before it happens by addressing problems directly where they are most prevalent.