Expert Insights from Our R&I Team
Each year, CAP Index updates its crime risk models to reflect the most current data and methodologies—and 2025 brings important database innovations that strengthen the accuracy and relevance of our scores. In a new video, our Research & Innovation (R&I) team walks through what’s changed and how those changes help you make more informed, real-world security decisions.
Understanding the Benchmark and What’s Driving Change
A key takeaway from the video is the continued use of our benchmark score of 100. The R&I team explains why we maintain this consistent reference point, even as new data sources and modeling methods are introduced. This approach ensures that year-over-year comparisons remain meaningful, giving you the clarity you need to interpret shifts in risk.
The team also discusses the driving forces behind changes in crime risk—ranging from local police data to broader demographic and social disorder trends. These evolving inputs are part of the ongoing database innovations that allow us to capture a more complete and realistic picture of crime risk across locations.
Why It Matters for Security Strategy
Whether you rely on CAP Index data for site selection, security planning, or risk communication, understanding how the scores are built—and why they change—is essential. The insights shared by our R&I team in this video give you the transparency and context you need to turn data into action.
👉 Watch the video to explore the latest database innovations and see how they can power smarter security decisions.
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