Crime in vulnerable neighborhoods in Sweden – making professional knowledge visible

European Association of Crime Analysts.
EACA Conference, Malta, 23-24 October 2023.

Johan Kardell and Nicklas Guldåker delve into their use of Risk Terrain Modeling (RTM) and its applications in enhancing police operations and community engagement on the second day of the inaugural EACA Conference.

Johan Kardell, a distinguished crime analyst, has been at the forefront of innovative policing practices with the Swedish National Police. On the other hand, Nicklas Guldåker, from Lund University, offers an in-depth academic perspective. With a comprehensive background in disaster and risk management, his expertise spans methods for risk and vulnerability analysis, geostatistics, geovisualization, and much more, all rooted in GIS-supported spatial analysis. Their collaborative work offers invaluable insights into the complexities of vulnerable neighborhoods in Sweden, illuminating the intricate interplay between organized crime and everyday life.