I’m still fascinated by the Lubbock Crime Map, and right now it’s telling a story that’s hard to ignore.
The Lubbock Crime Map is an interactive tool that displays reported criminal activity across the city using location-based icons. You can sort incidents by type, date, and area, click on individual reports, and even drill down to specific addresses and brief descriptions. If you’re someone who likes patterns and trends, it’s easy to lose a little time clicking around.
At the moment, the map paints an interesting picture — especially when it comes to assaults. Southwest Lubbock appears to be lighting up more than other parts of town. At first glance, it almost looks like conflict started in Northeast Lubbock and gradually spilled downward and outward across the southern part of the city. That’s probably just my imagination trying to turn data into a narrative, but visually, it does feel like something is “going on” in that area.
Why Southwest Lubbock Appears Hotter on the Crime Map
The obvious question is: why does Southwest Lubbock seem to show a higher number of assault reports?…