1930 Research LLC transforms messy, hard-to-use crime data into clean, structured datasets ready for meaningful analysis and decision-making. With unmatched experience handling computer-aided dispatch (CAD), records management systems (RMS), national crime databases, and survey data, we help clients cut through noise and complexity to uncover what their data actually shows.

Led by a founder who served on the FBI’s advisory board for crime data standards, and a Director of Research with deep expertise in justice and health systems, our team brings a rare combination of technical skill and applied research experience to every project. Together, we hold multiple Ivy League degrees and bring over two decades of combined experience leading data-driven projects that inform policy, improve operations, and help clients achieve measuable outcomes. We’ve worked with a wide range of clients - including government agencies, advocacy groups, private organizations, and academic researchers - to solve complex data challenges in criminal justice.

We have processed datasets from major police departments’ entire CAD, RMS, and IAPro systems to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data, the nation’s foundational system for tracking reported crime - and everything in between. Our team has developed the Crime Data Tool, a public resource for exploring crime trends, and released the most widely used cleaned version of UCR data, cited in hundreds of academic publications. With experience spanning spatial analysis, big data infrastructure, and integrating diverse systems, we solve complex data problems at any scale - delivering trusted, reproducible results. We also have experience designing and interpreting surveys and handling sensitive, confidential information.

Our name honors the FBI’s 1930 launch of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program - a milestone that began nearly a century of crime data standardization and reform. 1930 Research LLC is a boutique consulting firm that carries this legacy forward with unmatched expertise in crime data.

Our mission is to transform complex crime data into clear, actionable information-supporting client goals, advancing understanding, and informing policy.

For a formal summary of our capabilities and past performance, download our Capability Statement.

Ready to unlock the full potential of your data? Contact us for a consultation or data audit to discuss your project and how we can help.