Crime analysis

Crime analysis is a set of systematic, analytical processes directed at providing timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trend correlations to assist operational and administrative personnel in planning in the deployment of resources for the prevention and suppression of criminal activities, aiding the investigative process, and increasing apprehensions and the clearances of cases.

Source
U.S. Dept. of Justice, National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan 40 (Oct. 2003).