Crime Reports works with the BPD!
How well do you really know your neighborhood?
Buried among the plethora of seemingly useless and productivity-killing games, apps, and platforms currently online is CrimeReports.com, a site that allows your local police department to provide crime reports to constituents.
The Boston Police Department uses CrimeReports, do you?
CrimeReports’ mission is simply, “to provide a tool that connects people with their local law enforcement agency,” and that’s just what they do. The reporting information is updated and maintained wholly by your local police department.
The interface is intuitive and easy to use. Enter the address, set the search parameters, and CrimeReports will pinpoint each reported issue within the radius you’ve set. If you’re looking for a specific type of crime, you can search the reports based on the type of infraction, such as burglary or assault.
CrimeReports users can also sign up to receive Email alerts. Once you’ve set the notification guidelines, CrimeReports will alert of any new crimes reported within your specifications. And of course, there’s an iPhone app for those of you looking for local crime data on the go.
Knowing the breadth and scope of criminal activity in any given neighborhood is invaluable. Thinking about moving? Have an unusually late night at the office? Use CrimeReports to ensure you’re not moving your family into a warzone, or that you’re not walking home through a neighborhood notorious for late-night muggings.
Interested in seeing the reported crimes in your area of Boston? Check out CrimeReports for all the 411 on everything you need to know from the world of 911.
