“stppSim”: a novel analytical tool for creating synthetic spatio-temporal point data

Adepeju, Monsuru ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9006-4934 (2023) “stppSim”: a novel analytical tool for creating synthetic spatio-temporal point data. Open Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 11 (04). pp. 99-116. ISSN 2327-4018

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Abstract

In crime science, understanding the dynamics and interactions between crime events is crucial for comprehending the underlying factors that drive their occurrences. Nonetheless, gaining access to detailed spatiotemporal crime records from law enforcement faces significant challenges due to confidentiality concerns. In response to these challenges, this paper introduces an innovative analytical tool named “stppSim,” designed to synthesize fine-grained spatiotemporal point records while safeguarding the privacy of individual locations. By utilizing the open-source R platform, this tool ensures easy accessibility for researchers, facilitating download, re-use, and potential advancements in various research domains beyond crime science.