Prediction of burglary: A research note

摘要: Abstract This note examines the relationship between individual burglary and burglar characteristics. The primary contribution of this work is development a practical prediction model designed to assist in investigations. By using various statistical techniques, number discriminating variables were identified, subsequently clustered such fashion as disclose probability occurrence figure based on ex post facto data. While use device may increase both nature extent information available investigative officers, it neither substitute for elements probable cause nor replacement competent field investigation.