Analysis of spatial distribution of narcotics and their use in vilnius municipality registered by Lithuanian police in 2015–2022

Abstract

The world today is strongly affected by psychoactive substances, their use is on the rise, and it is becoming an increasingly painful problem for society even in Lithuania. This problem is very painful and rapidly changing before our very eyes, so it is not surprising that there is no solution to avoid this problem yet. For this reason, various studies are needed, based on which it would be possible to reduce the consequences of this problem for society. The purpose of this work is to familiarize with the spatial distribution of violations of the use of narcotic substances in Vilnius city municipality in 2015–2022 period. The essential cartographic methods, with the help of which the maps on this topic were created, are analysed. It is expected that they will be used to find ways to solve this problem, and the database of events registered by the Lithuanian police will also be studied more widely. The work process is described, the technologies used for data management and editing are presented, and the conclusions will be discussed.