ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Crime hotspots

Crime hotspots are places where lots of bad things happen like stealing, fighting, or hurting others. Just like how you have a favorite place to play, people who want to do bad things have their favorite places too. These places could be a certain street, a park or even a shopping mall.

The police try to find these places where lots of bad things happen so they can keep people safe. They use maps and data to see which parts of the city have the most crime. This helps them to know where they should patrol.

The police also work with people who live in these areas to try and solve the problem. They want to find out what is causing all the bad things to happen and then come up with ways to stop it from happening again. Sometimes they put up cameras or more lights to help scare away the bad guys.

Overall, crime hotspots are places where people need to be extra careful because bad things happen more often. But the good news is that the police are working hard to keep those places safe.