Introducing the United States Extremis Crime Database (ECDB)

2013/11/20 by Joshua D. Freilich, Steven M. Chermak, Roberta Belli +2 · 1 voice · 2 citations
Social Sciences · #Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence #Crime Patterns and Interventions

paper · doi:10.1080/09546553.2012.713229

openalex publication_date 2013/11/20 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/29

Abstract

This note describes a new and unique, open source, relational database called the United States Extremist Crime Database (ECDB). We first explain how the ECDB was created and outline its distinguishing features in terms of inclusion criteria and assessment of ideological commitment. Second, the article discusses issues related to the evaluation of the ECDB, such as reliability and selectivity. Third, descriptive results are provided to illustrate the contributions that the ECDB can make to research on terrorism and criminology.

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• The United States Extremist Crime Database (ECDB) offers new insights into extremist crimes, improving our understanding and aiding policy-making. Explore its unique methods and impact on criminology [bsky, 1 points, 0 comments]

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