FOI 1225-2024/25 Geographic Predictive Policing Systems

Request
1.a.  Please list the dates you have used geographic predictive policing systems since December 2013.

1.b. If you have used geographic predictive policing systems since December 2013, please list the software(s) used. 

1.c.If you have used geographic predictive policing systems since December 2013, please specify whether any particular crimes were targeted with the software.

1.d.If you have not used any geographic predictive policing systems since December 2013, please confirm.                            

2.a. Please list the dates you have used individual predictive policing systems since December 2013.                    

2.b.If you have used individual predictive policing systems since December 2013, please list the software(s) used. 

2.c. If you have used individual predictive policing systems since December 2013, please specify whether any particular crimes were targeted with the software. 

2.d. If you have not used any individual predictive policing systems since December 2013, please confirm. 

I would like to provide the following definitions to assist with your request:

- Geographic predictive policing: a strategy used by law enforcement agencies to predict where crimes are likely to occur in the future based on historical crime data and geographic patterns. It involves analysing past criminal activity, demographic factors, environmental conditions, and other relevant data to identify geographic areas that are at higher risk for future crimes. The process typically involves the use of algorithms and/or statistical models, and/or to forecast crime hotspots. 

- Individual predictive policing: a strategy used by law enforcement agencies to predict the likelihood that specific individuals will be involved in criminal activity in the future. It involves analysing past criminal activity, demographic factors, and other relevant data and typically involves the use of algorithms and/or statistical models. 

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information
To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police. 

Decision
Q1 & 2. No information held. North Yorkshire Police do not use specific geographical or individual predictive policing systems.

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.