About Me

I am a PhD candidate in criminology at the University of Pennsylvania. I hold a master's degree in criminology from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California State University, Sacramento. My research focuses on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), specifically on the effect of outdoor lighting on crime. To contact me please email jacob@crimedatatool.com.

Using This Site

This site makes it easy for people to analyze crime-related data. Select a page in the Data Tool dropdown to look at the type of data you're interested in.