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The internet can be an indispensable tool to help you learn what crime is in your area. | The internet can be an indispensable tool to help you learn what crime is in your area. | ||
* Nextdoor app | * [https://nextdoor.com/ Nextdoor app] | ||
* Facebook groups for your area | * Facebook groups for your area | ||
* Subreddits for your area | * Subreddits for your area | ||
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* Local news companies on Facebook, Twitter | * Local news companies on Facebook, Twitter | ||
* Crime map services | * Crime map services | ||
* Cell411 app | ** https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ | ||
* Citizen app (certain locations only) | ** https://www.police.uk/pu/your-area/ | ||
* [https://getcell411.com/ Cell411 app] | |||
* [https://citizen.com/ Citizen app] (certain locations only) | |||
== Other Methods == | == Other Methods == |
Revision as of 03:58, 22 May 2020
One big question many people have is "How do I find out what crimes are in my area?"
Internet
The internet can be an indispensable tool to help you learn what crime is in your area.
- Nextdoor app
- Facebook groups for your area
- Subreddits for your area
- Discord servers for your area
- Local news companies on Facebook, Twitter
- Crime map services
- Cell411 app
- Citizen app (certain locations only)
Other Methods
- Talk to your local police/sheriff's department
- Make connections in your area with people who know what goes on
- Listen to scanners to learn patterns of crimes
- In most college/university towns, the local police will send emails/texts about crimes near campus