Burbank, CA; What's up doc?

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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 where you venture, you should stay aware and knowledgeable of your surroundings at all times.

Here's a tip--Google the addresses of the studios you'd like to visit and the hotel you plan to stay in. Then, put the addresses in the 'Address' search bars in either SpotCrime or MyLocalCrime to check out recent crimes in those areas. Check out this map for crime around Warner Bros Studios!

Be sure to sign up for your local Burbank crime alerts at SpotCrime.com or MyLocalCrime.com. Information is power!

That's all folks!

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