DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15099652
title: Suspicious Activity Detection Dataset

description: Description:

This dataset has been meticulously curated to facilitate. The development and training of machine learning models specifically designed for detecting Suspicious Activity Detection Dataset. With a primary focus on shoplifting. The dataset is organized into two distinct categories: 'Suspicious' and 'Normal' activities. These classifications are intended to help models differentiate between typical behaviors and actions that may warrant further investigation in a retail setting.

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Structure and Organization

The dataset is structured into three main directories-train, test, and validation-each containing a balanced distribution of images from both categories. This structured approach ensures that the model is trained effectively, evaluated comprehensively, and validated on a diverse set of scenarios.



Train Folder: Contains a substantial number of images representing both suspicious and normal activities. This folder serves as the primary dataset for training the model, allowing it to learn and generalize patterns from a wide variety of scenarios.

Test Folder: Designed for evaluating the model's performance post-training, this folder contains a separate set of labeled images. The test data allows for unbiased performance evaluation, ensuring that the model can generalize well to unseen situations.

Validation Folder: This additional split is used during the model training process to tune hyperparameters and prevent overfitting by testing the model's accuracy on a smaller, separate dataset before final testing.


Labels and Annotations

Each image is accompanied by a corresponding label that indicates whether the activity is 'Suspicious' or 'Normal.' The dataset is fully labeled, making it ideal for supervised learning tasks. Additionally, the labels provide contextual information such as the type of activity or the environment in which it occurred, further enriching the dataset for nuanced model training.

Use Cases and Applications

This dataset is particularly valuable for Al applications in the retail industry, where detecting potential shoplifting or suspicious behaviors is crucial for loss prevention. The dataset can be used to train models for:



Real-Time Surveillance Systems: Integrate Al-driven models into surveillance cameras to detect and alert security personnel to potential threats.

Retail Analytics: Use the dataset to identify patterns in customer behavior, helping retailers optimize their store layouts or refine security measures.

Anomaly Detection: Extend the dataset's application beyond shoplifting to other suspicious activities, such as unauthorized access or vandalism in different environments.


Key Features



High-Quality Image Data: Each image is captured in various retail environments, providing a broad spectrum of lighting conditions, angles, and occlusions to challenge model performance.

Detailed Annotations: Beyond simple categorization, each image includes metadata that offers deeper insights, such as activity type, timestamp, and environmental conditions.

Scalable and Versatile: The dataset's comprehensive structure and annotations make it versatile for use in not only retail but also other security-critical environments like airports or stadiums.


Conclusion

This dataset offers a robust foundation for developing advanced machine learning. Models tailored for real-time activity detection. Providing critical tools for retail security, surveillance systems, and anomaly detection applications. With its rich variety of label data and organize structure. The Suspicious Activity Detection Dataset serves. As a valuable resource for any Al project focusing on enhancing safety and security through visual recognition.

This dataset is sourced from Kaggle.