Creating Statistical Reports
To create a statistical report:
- Open the Search screen for the desired record type.
- Locate the records to include in the report. See the article "Searching for Records."
- Click Statistics. The Statistics screen for the selected record type opens. For example, the Incident Statistics screen.
- In the Report Builder area, complete the following fields:
— Report Type: Select the type of report to create from the following options: Bar Chart (organizes the information into vertical bars), Pie Chart (organizes the information into sections of a circle), List (organizes the information into a list with totals), or Map (displays a map with pins of the addresses). See the section "Understanding the Map Report Type" below.
NOTE: Not all report types can be created with all record types. For example, map reports can be created only with records that contain validated addresses.
— Statistic Type: Select the type of statistic to use in the report. For example, the nature of the incidents, or the age of the victims. The statistic types available depend on the record type.
— Combine Smallest Portions check box: Select this check box to combine the smallest sections into an Other category. This is useful if there are several categories that are each only a small percentage of the whole.
— Show N/A check box: Select this check box to have the report include the records where the statistic type is not available.
— Combine after: If you select the Combine Smallest Portions check box, then the number you enter in this field determines how many sections are shown before the rest of the sections are combined. For example, if you enter 5 in this field, then the five biggest sections are shown separately, and any other sections are combined into the Other category.
The report appears in the Generate Report area. - To save the report, click Save. The Save Report dialog box opens. In the Report Name field, enter a name to identify the report. Click Save to save the report in the My Reports screen. See the article "Using the My Report Screen."
- To print the report, click Print. A preview of the report appears. To return to the Report screen, click Return. To print the report, click Print. The Print screen for your browser opens. Select your printing options, and then click Print. The report is printed.
- To return to the Search screen, click Return.
Understanding the Map report type
The map report type uses a map provided by Google©. When the map report is created, it displays a pin layer, which indicates the location of the addresses with pins. The map also shows a heat layer, which shows the concentration of the addresses.To manipulate the map, do any of the following:
- To change the zoom level, use the Plus Sign (+) or Minus Sign (-) icons, or use the mouse wheel.
- To make the map full screen, click the Full Screen icon.
- To display or hide the layers, select or clear the Pin Map or Heat Map check boxes.
- To pan the map, drag the map in the desired direction, or use the arrow keys to move the map.
- To switch between the map and the satellite view, click the Map or Satellite button.
- To see terrain with the map view selected, click the Map button, and then select the Terrain check box.
- To see labels with the satellite view selected, click the Satellite button, and then select the Labels check box.
- To center the map to your location, click the My Location icon.
- To use Google Street View, select the Person icon, and then drag it to the desired location on the map. Use your mouse or the arrow keys to view the street. For more information, see the Google documentation. To return to the map, click the Return icon.
NOTE: For best results, use Google Street View with the normal view size, rather than the full screen view.