ABSTRACT
The interaction between law enforcement and geography has made tremendous contributions to the lexicons of these vibrant disciplines. The fact is that geography must be taken into account when analyzing most human phenomena, including patterns of criminal offenses. This linkage across disciplines requires the development of a unique lexicon through the adaptation of old terms and the coinage of new ones. Some of these terms evolved as criminologists began using computer mapping and geographic information systems to manage and analyze spatial attributes associated with crime data. The following is a collection of 25 useful terms that have found their place in the joint lexicon of criminologists and geographers. This glossary is not intended to be complete or comprehensive, but it does reflect the recent cross-disciplinary connections that have brought criminologists and geographers together.
