The thesis explores the theoretical foundations of Predictive Policing tools utilized by German police, including techniques like Hot-Spot analysis and Risk-terrain Analysis. It examines how the advent of Big Data has transformed police work, highlighting variations in definitions and applications across different states. The study also provides a chronological comparison of developments in Germany and the USA. Central to the research is the investigation of the opportunities and challenges that arise for police institutions and society when implementing data-driven forecasting technologies for crime prevention.
