Archive - Jeff-alytics

February 2025

When Crime Gets Exceptionally Cleared

Crime statistics can be confusing and difficult to effectively communicate, and no statistic embodies this as much as clearance rates.

Feb 24 •

Traffic Accidents Have Fallen in NYC Since Congestion Pricing Started

Open data provides an immediate answer to a pressing policy question.

Feb 17 •

The Bourbon Street Attack As An Intelligence Failure

Examining the tragedy as a former intel analyst.

Feb 11 •

A Cautionary Crime Data Tale Part V

The Cautioning Continues.

Feb 3 •

January 2025

Vehicle-Based Crime Plunged in 2024

Preliminary city data points to an encouraging trend.

Jan 27 •

Is The Great Murder Decline Slowing Down?

It probably will, but it's not clear that it is yet.

Jan 20 •

The Disappearing American Bank Robbery

Bank robberies are going the way of Blockbuster.

Jan 13 •

Memories of Bourbon Street

Leslie: Do you remember what you said to me five years ago when Eagleton offered me that job and I asked you for your advice?

Jan 2 •

December 2024

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