4  Interactive graph

4.1 Interactive Crime Landscape: A Comparative Analysis of Crime Types Across NY Counties Over Time

This interactive time series graph allows users to delve into the more nuanced aspects of crime dynamics by comparing the evolution of various crime types across different counties and time intervals. Using interactivity, this tool offers a way to analyse and explore crime trends across several axes that would not be possible otherwise. Traditional static graphs fall short due to the sheer amount of options, but with using this tool, users can navigate through diverse crime categories, revealing patterns, trends, and anomalies.

We heavily relied on the power of the following interactive plot when analysing COVID-19 patters and general crime patterns across different counties.

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Choose Counties (multiple):

Choose Crime Type: Index Total Violent Total Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Property Total Burglary Larceny Motor Vehicle Theft

4.2 Interactive County Crime Snapshots: Unveiling Annual Crime Distributions Across Selected Counties

This interactive bar chart plot improves the exploration of crime data by enabling users to selectively analyse the distribution of various crime types across different counties for a specific year. With the ability to handpick counties and a target year, one can navigate through the detailed evolution of crime dynamics. Each bar chart counts the numbers of crime in a selected county for a specific year. We further implemented a way to allow for a side-by-side comparison of crime distributions across different counties. This provides a comprehensive perspective on how different crime types manifest within a single year across diverse regions, which helps gain a deeper understanding of localized crime patterns.

We used this plot specifically to analyse patterns in crime types over the years, and to investigate how crime distributions compare across different regions during various time periods.