Friday, September 11, 2009

Web Tool to Stay Informed on Crime In the Neighborhood: Krimelabb

Hot spots...find the address with the most crime reports in a zip.

Typically, these addresses coincide with high density (apartment) or high activity (shopping area). But in some cases, residences show up on the list that may have problems.
HINT: click on address for Google Streetview or click count to view a list of all reports

Hot spots nearby (based on address/zip)

Frequent arrestees...find out who is being arrested a lot nearby
This list will have a lot of homeless people who may or may not be problematic for the neighborhood.
HINT: Click on the arrestee name for arrest records.

Arrests by Zip

krimelabb has a lot more functionality behind the scenes. Please let me know if I can demo krimelabb (free) at your neighborhood association meeting. I have done this for a few n'hood assn meetings and it seems to be worthwhile.

Jack Darby
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