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Dashboard Week 4 (Revealing Insights: Analyzing Incidents in San Francisco Police Department)

This post was originally published on The Data School blog between 2018 and July 2025, before our program was renamed to MIP’s Analytics Career Accelerator. References throughout this article to “The Data School” or “DS” all refer to what is now MIP’s Analytics Career Accelerator. The program, its people, and its commitment to launching outstanding analytics careers remain the same – just under a new name.

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For our latest dashboard project, we delved into the intricate world of incidents reported in the San Francisco Police Department. With a keen eye on resource allocation and pinpointing priority areas, our aim was to create a tool that mirrored the needs of the police department itself.

Our dashboard, a culmination of meticulous analysis and visualization, boasts an array of charts and graphs. However, it’s the heatmaps that truly steal the show. These dynamic visualizations unveil a treasure trove of insights, allowing us to uncover hidden patterns and trends within the data that would have otherwise remained elusive.

What’s particularly striking about this project is the cleanliness and readiness of the dataset itself. Requiring only minor adjustments, the data was primed and ready for action, facilitating a smooth workflow and allowing us to focus on the analytical aspect.

In retrospect, crafting this dashboard proved to be an enlightening experience. It provided us with a unique opportunity to showcase and interpret non-traditional datasets, offering a fresh perspective on the day-to-day challenges faced by law enforcement agencies. Through this endeavor, we gained valuable insights into the power of data visualization in unraveling complex urban dynamics and informing strategic decision-making processes.

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