Development of an interactive web-based geovisual analytics platform for analysing crime data

This paper presents the development of an interactive web-based geovisual analytics platform for analyzing crime data. The platform integrates spatial criminology principles and GIS techniques to provide a user-friendly interface for exploring and analyzing crime patterns. District-wise annual crime data from the NCRB reports, with a specific focus on crimes against women between 2017 and 2021, is utilized. The system architecture incorporates React, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Express, GeoServer, and Node.js, while open-source tools like QGIS and OpenLayers enhance functionality. The platform offers a main dashboard with statistical information presented through doughnut and line charts, along with an interactive map for detailed exploration. It serves as a valuable resource for law enforcement agencies, offering a free and customizable solution for spatial crime data analysis. Future work includes improving the integration between the map-view and graph overview sections and expanding the platform’s application to accommodate diverse geospatial datasets.