Place Type

Place Type Classifications

The place_type field provides high-level cohort classification of incident locations, offering a standardized way to group reports across broad categories of establishments.

Value
Description
Examples

Restaurant

Traditional food service establishments

• Full-service restaurants • Fast-food locations • Casual dining establishments • Fine dining venues • Quick-service restaurants

Grocery

Food retail establishments

• Supermarkets • Fresh markets • Health food stores • International grocery stores • Specialty food markets

Bar

Establishments primarily serving alcohol with food

• Pubs • Sports bars • Wine bars • Taverns • Brewery taprooms

Meal Delivery

Food delivery services and platforms

• Delivery apps • Ghost kitchens • Virtual restaurants • Meal kit services • Food delivery operations

Locale

General location categorization

• Districts • Neighborhoods • Geographic regions • Community areas • Local subdivisions

Bakery

Specialized baked goods establishments

• Retail bakeries • Pastry shops • Bread bakeries • Donut shops • Cake shops

Convenience

Small format retail with limited groceries

• Convenience stores • Mini-marts • Corner stores • Quick-stop shops • Small format retailers

Department Store

Large retail establishments

• Major retail chains • Department stores • Big box retailers • General merchandise stores • Multi-department retailers

School-University

Educational institutions

• Universities • K-12 schools • Colleges • Technical schools • Educational facilities

Cafe

Coffee-focused establishments

• Coffee shops • Cafeterias • Bistros • Tea rooms • Espresso bars

Airport

Airport-based establishments

• Terminal restaurants • Airport food courts • Terminal cafes • Airport retail • Gate area vendors

Theater

Entertainment venues

• Movie theaters • Performance venues • Cinema complexes • Performing arts centers • Entertainment facilities

Lodging

Accommodation establishments

• Hotels • Motels • Resorts • Inns • Extended stay facilities

Furniture Store

Furniture retail locations

• Furniture showrooms • Home furnishing stores • Furniture warehouses • Home goods stores • Furniture outlets

Airline-Inflight

In-flight food service

• Airline meals • In-flight catering • Airline food service • Flight meal prep • Aviation dining

Gas Station

Fuel stations with food service

• Gas station convenience stores • Service station shops • Fuel stop markets • Travel centers • Road stop facilities

Food Truck

Mobile food vendors

• Food trucks • Mobile kitchens • Street food vendors • Food carts • Mobile food units

Hospital

Healthcare facilities

• Hospital cafeterias • Medical center dining • Healthcare facility food service • Patient meal service • Hospital retail

Pharmacy

Drug stores and pharmacies

• Pharmacy chains • Drug stores • Pharmacy markets • Chemists • Pharmacy retail

Tourist Attraction

Visitor destinations

• Tourist sites • Attractions • Visitor centers • Tourism facilities • Popular destinations

Amusement

Recreation and entertainment facilities

• Theme parks • Amusement parks • Entertainment centers • Recreation facilities • Fun parks

Stadium

Large sports/entertainment venues

• Sports stadiums • Arenas • Event venues • Sports complexes • Athletic facilities

Casino

Gaming establishments

• Casino restaurants • Gaming facility dining • Casino food courts • Gaming resort dining • Casino cafes

  • Place types provide broad categorization for analytical purposes

  • A single location may fit multiple categories but is assigned its most relevant type

  • Classification helps identify patterns across similar establishment types

  • Some establishments may not have a place type if they don't fit standard categories

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