[Top Rated] - In this assignment, you assume the role of a state crime analyst. You have been asked to research and analyze demographic and crime trend data from two U.

Overview

In this assignment, you assume the role of a state crime analyst. You have been asked to research and analyze demographic and crime trend data from two U.S. cities based on the size of their population. The data collected from your research will be organized into tables and your analysis of the data will be compiled into a three-page report that you will use to share your conclusions with local city officials.

Your collected data and the report will be done in a template (provided below). The template will guide you through the tables and report, but also be sure to read the assignment instructions carefully and preview the rubric before you begin.

Preparation

Resources

Use these resources to research your data and report:

Submission

Download the Week 9 Assignment Template (linked in the Instructions). You will submit the completed template in the assignment area. Remember, your data and your report should both be completed in the template document.

Be sure to review the rubric and proofread your work before submitting it for a grade.

This sample PDF and video will also help you complete your work:

Choose Your Cities

Choose the two cities you want to analyze. Select one U.S. city from each column based on population:

U.S. Cities with a population of more than 1 million peopleU.S. Cities with a population of fewer than 500,000 peopleNew York, NYOmaha, NELos Angeles, CARaleigh, NCDallas, TXMiami, FLPhiladelphia, PAMinneapolis, MNChicago, ILOakland, CAHouston, TXTulsa, OKPhoenix, AZWichita, KS

Instructions

Use the Week 9 Assignment Template [DOCX] Download Week 9 Assignment Template [DOCX]to complete the following:

Identify accurate demographic data across six categories for the two cities you selected.
- Select your cities from the table provided.
Complete the crime trend data chart for three violent crimes in your selected city with a population of more than one million, providing accurate, relevant information.
Complete the crime trend data chart for three violent crimes in your selected city with a population of fewer than 500,000, providing accurate, relevant information.
Complete the crime trend data chart for three property crimes in your selected city with a population of more than one million, providing accurate, relevant information.
Complete the crime trend data chart for three property crimes in your selected city with a population of fewer than 500,000, providing accurate, relevant information.
Analyze the demographic and crime trend data in a three-page report by comparing the data and determining three conclusions that could help inform local officials.
- Your analysis should be in-depth, accurate, and well supported by the evidence.
- The report must include a cover page and a source list. These do not count toward the three-page total.
Use at least three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. You may include your textbook. Cite each source at least once within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.

This course requires the use of the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Analyze the correlation between crime patterns and demographics, such as gender, age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

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Crime Trend Analysis Assignment Template

This assignment template has two parts:

1. City Demographic and Crime Trend Data Tables

2. Analysis Report

Resources

· Strayer library’s Criminal Justice and Law page, part of Statistics, Surveys and Government Resources site.

· The Strayer library’s online research portal.

· The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting.

· This short video (5:45) on navigating within the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting database shows you step-by-step how to locate some of the information you need for this assignment.

· U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS).

· U.S. Census Bureau.

City Demographic Data—Side-by-Side Comparison

Choose a city for each of the two categories from the list provided in your assignment instructions:

Demographic Data Category	Selected City with Population Over 1 million	Selected City with Population of Fewer than 500,000
Name of City
Total Population
Population by Age
Population by Race
Population by Gender
Population by Socioeconomic Status
Number of Sworn Police Officers

Crime Trend Data (Violent Crime)

Fill in the table below with the following information:

Identify three different types of violent crime for your chosen cities. For each year requested, provide the total number of occurrences and rate per 100,000 people.

[Replace this text with the name of the selected city with a population over 1 million]	[Replace this text with the name of the selected city with a population under 500,000]
Year	Total Occurrences	Rate per 100,000 People	Year	Total Occurrences	Rate per 100,000 People
[insert type of violent crime 1]	[insert type of violent crime 1]
2023			2023
2022			2022
2021			2021
2020			2020
2019			2019
[insert type of violent crime 2]	[insert type of violent crime 2]
2023			2023
2022			2022
2021			2021
2020			2020
2019			2019
[insert type of violent crime 3]	[insert type of violent crime 3]
2023			2023
2022			2022
2021			2021
2020			2020
2019			2019

Crime Trend Data (Property Crime)

Fill in the table below with the following information:

Identify three different types of property crime for your chosen cities. For each year requested, provide the total number of occurrences and rate per 100,000 people.

[Replace this text with name of the selected city with a population over 1 million]	[Replace this text with the name of the selected city with a population under 500,000]
Year	Total Occurrences	Rate per 100,000 People	Year	Total Occurrences	Rate per 100,000 People
[insert type of property crime 1]	[insert type of property crime 1]
2023			2023
2022			2022
2021			2021
2020			2020
2019			2019
[insert type of property crime 2]	[insert type of property crime 2]
2023			2023
2022			2022
2021			2021
2020			2020
2019			2019
[insert type of property crime 3]	[insert type of property crime 3]
2023			2023
2022			2022
2021			2021
2020			2020
2019			2019

Analysis Report

Create a report below in which you analyze the data you collected ( above) in the following ways:

· Compare and contrast the demographic and crime trend data you’ve collected for your two selected cities. (Review the tables and think about the trends you can see in the data and what they mean. Be sure to include both demographic and crime trend data in your analysis.)

· Draw three conclusions, based on your analysis of each of your selected cities, to share with the cities’ mayors, police chiefs, and city councils.

Format: Your report should be three pages, double-spaced, and follow Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). You should include a title page, three pages of analysis, and a source list. Remember to cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.

Submission: Be sure to review the rubric and proofread your work before submitting it for a grade. Once you have completed the assignment, submit it in the assignment area in the courseroom.

Begin report here: (delete this text)

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