Learning About Local Crime

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
  • https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/
  • https://www.police.uk/pu/your-area/
  • https://spotcrime.com/
  • https://www.crimemapping.com/
  • https://communitycrimemap.com/
  • https://cityprotect.com/
• 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