SpotCrime - The Public's Crime Map

Springfield, OH is the county seat of Clark County in south west Ohio (in between Columbus and Dayton ).  It has a population of approximately 62,270 people and can be found on the Mad River.  In 2004, it was chosen as an " All-American City " and you can now find Springfield on SpotCrime and MyLocalCrime! SpotCrime receives crime information from the Springfield police department.  Check out the SpotCrime Springfield map to see what crime has occurred in your area.  Making data public to all residents is one way the police department makes efforts to help out the community.  Residents can now not only view what crime has occurred on their area on an interactive map, but they can also receive  SpotCrime alerts in the inbox informing them of the same information.  In August, the department also participated in National Night Out -- a way for the community and police department to meet, connect and share their safety and crime prevention tips. The best way to protect your

Remember the days of school yard bullies?  Stealing lunch money, breaking 'nerdy' glasses, wedgies, noogies, name-calling and 'kick-me' signs? Enter the age of technology. Bullies now have the ability to harass and target their victims before, during and after school hours as well as off school grounds.  Technology and the Internet have allowed bullies to almost reinvent themselves.  They can use text messages, emails, instant messages, Facebook , MySpace, Twitter, Blogs (no worries, I won't be bullying you) and websites (like the recently shut down JuicyCampus.com) to target their victims. Recently, there have been a number of teen suicides related to cyber-bulling.  There has even been an adult suicide related to workplace bullying .  These new 'bully outlets' that weren't around when most adults were younger possibly make it harder for the school systems and parents to catch what's happening, almost acting as a barrier for help.  This barrier,

Traveling this season?  You can now find crime information in Bermuda!  Check out the MyLocalCrime map to see some recent shootings that have occurred on the island. The most recent shooting was in front of Art Mel's Spicy Dicy restaurant.  Ironically, this isn't the first time there was a shooting in front of the restaurant.  On February 21st of this year, in front of the same restaurant,  the same man was shot 3 times.  In the shooting incident that occurred on the 23rd of this month the same man was shot only twice. Check out MyLocalCrime for other shootings that have occurred in Bermuda.  You can also sign up for your Bermuda crime alerts at SpotCrime or MyLocalCrime.  Stay safe, even on vacation!

SpotCrime now has a map for Mansfield, OH, the county sear of Richland County .  Mansfield is located directly in between Cleveland and Columbus and has a population of almost 50k, the largest 'mid-ohio' city.  It was founded in 1808 on the fork of the Mohican River. Mansfield's official nickname is 'The Fun Center of Ohio', but it is also known as the 'Carousel Capital of Ohio' and the 'Racing Capital of Ohio'.  The city is the back drop of many movies including Shawshank Redemption and Air Force One.   Check out the SpotCrime or MyLocalCrime map to get a view of the crime that occurs in your area.  Sign up for SpotCrime alerts to stay aware of what crime happens around you.  Becoming more aware of your surroundings and what happens in them is the best way to protect yourself!

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MyLocalCrime has made it easier to distinguish between icons on the map. Simply hover your mouse over an icon and the crime type will appear. Check out the screen shot to see how vandalism appears with the mouse was hovered over an upside down green triangle in Columbus, OH . Head to MyLocalCrime.com to test the feature out yourself!

SpotCrime is now mapping crime in Montreal, QC, Canada! Montreal is the second largest city in Canada and the largest city in Quebec. The most spoken language is French followed by English. The crimes mapped are derived from trusted media outlets through out the city. To check out other world wide SpotCrime maps, simply click on the "Crime World Wide" link located at the bottom of the SpotCrime homepage. You can also type in a foreign address on MyLocalCrime to check for crime in the area. A man wearing a black wig and false teeth robbed a National Bank, a man was stabbed in the back and taken to the hospital--sound familiar? You'll notice these crime descriptions are similar to crimes that happen in the US. Crime is a world wide problem! Citizens of all countries should work together in the fight against crime. Awareness is the best preventative measure. Sign up for SpotCrime alerts in your area to help prevent crime. Spread the world. After all,

Overland Park, KS is one of the most populated cities in Kansas with approx 150k people. The city is located in Johnson County , south of Kansas City and is constantly at the top of Money/CNN 'Top Places to Live' lists. The city is also home to the Sprint Nextel Corporation headquarters. Check out the SpotCrime map to see crime in your Overland Park area. On the map, you'll notice a heavy amount of thefts near the Orchard Corners and Oak Park shopping centers. Check out the Overland Park police department webpage to find great ways to protect yourself against theft. Sign up for MyLocalCrime and SpotCrime email alerts to stay informed of what is occurring around you!

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The Diamondback - Staff editorial: A waste of (Crime) Time? Since students began returning to the campus, just more than two weeks ago, College Park has been the scene of at least five reported criminal incidents. Occurring at a variety of times and in all different parts of the city, the only thing consistent about these attacks is that they are inconsistent. Victims have described muggings, armed robberies and assaults — and those are just the incidents that have been widely reported through crime alerts and the media.

SpotCrime has a crime map for Henrico County, VA--one of the oldest counties in the US! No need to worry--the county may be old, but the crime map is up-to-date! Henrico was one of the seven original shires of Virginia and was established by the English in 1611 . Pocahontas lived a part of her life in the county and the county seal and flag both feature a picture of her! The boundaries of Henrico create a fairly odd shape and form a semi-circle around Richmond . Richmond was originally founded in the county, but in 1871 the Virginia created individual city boundaries. However, Henrico is still considered a part of the Richmond metropolitan area and has a population of approx 296,415 . Check out the SpotCrime map to see crime in your Henrico County area. Get a quick view of crime at MyLocalCrime . Be sure to sign up for your local crime alerts!

SpotCrime is mapping Burbank, CA, headquarters of Warner Bros Studios - the creators of Looney Tunes like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd. The city also holds headquarters to ABC , NBC Studios , Nickelodeon , The Walt Disney Company , The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Jay Leno Show! Burbank is located in Los Angeles County of Southern California. Like all SoCal cities, it has a lot of seismic activity . There are at least 8 major faults with in 14 miles Burbank's Civic Center. The city has an estimated population of 103k, which doesn't include the thousands of visitors each year who come to check out the heart of the entertainment industry and a sneak peak of their favorite TV shows. Crime maps are a great resource to check out before traveling to a designated vacation area. You can check out SpotCrime or MyLocalCrime to become aware of what areas have higher crime rates. Crime can happen anywhere and to anyone, so it's important to keep in mind that no matter whe

Find your local crime map for Walnut Creek, CA on SpotCrime and MyLocalCrime ! The Walnut Creek Police Department works with SpotCrime to provide crime maps and email alerts to its residents. Walnut Creek is located in Contra Costa County outside of Oakland and Concord and has a population of approx 63, 490. The city serves as the business and entertainment hub for neighboring cities. It's a great idea to check out the SpotCrime maps and alerts to stay aware of any recent crimes before heading into the city. The Walnut Creek Police Department also has a great resources on their webpage that help inform citizens on how to better protect yourself. There are guides ranging from Domestic Violence to Internet Security and Megan's Law . Head to SpotCrime or MyLocalCrime to check out the full and up to date SpotCrime Walnut Creek map and to sign up for your local crime alerts!

SpotCrime is now mapping Mount Pleasant, SC! This suburban town is located outside of Charleston, SC on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Charleston County. For several years, Mount Pleasant was one of South Carolina's fastest growing city--growing from 47k to 65 k in about 7 years! Mount Pleasant was founded in 1680 and holds the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum . It is also where Bill Murray once called home! Check out CountOn2 news for the latest news stories in Mount Pleasant. Just recently in Charleston County, an over night raid led to the seizure of cocaine (around 12 to 14 grams), $14,000 in cash, three cars and other items. There were also arrests made as a result of a year long ongoing investigation. Make sure to sign up for your local Mount Pleasant crime alerts at SpotCrime or MyLocalCrime . Information is the best way to protect yourself against crime!