SpotCrime - The Public's Crime Map

Check it out - Ann Arbor, MI crime is now getting mapped on SpotCrime ! Ann Arbor is the 6th largest city in Michigan , with a population just over 113k, only about 1k less than the Michigan state capitol, Lansing . It's home to the University of Michigan (where as Michigan State  is located in East Lansing). The economy is driven by U of Michigan, as well as biotech and high tech companies. It's home to companies like Weather Underground , Google Adwords , and Pfizer. Ann Arbor has been one of the most recent cities to embrace open data and as a result is now getting mapped on SpotCrime! Check out the Ann Arbor SpotCrime map on the front page of SpotCrime , SpotCrime.info , or MyLocalCrime.com . Don't forget to sign up for your local crime alerts . Stay aware, stay safe!

Muskegon County has a population of about 175, 200 and is located in western Michigan, overlooking the great Lake Michigan. The word 'Muskegon' comes from the Ojibwa/Chippewa word "mashkig" which means 'marsh' or 'lake'. The county is a part of the Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland area. Check out the SpotCrime map and you'll find an area close to the lake where a number of car thefts have occurred. You can also check the map to see that these thefts happened on the same date in the evening. This is normally a result of residents not locking their cars at night or leaving valuable items in plain view. Here are some great ways to protect yourself against theft from your vehicle: 1. Remove all valuable items out of plain view. 2. Lock your doors and roll up your windows 3. Park your car in a garage or a well lit area 4. Install an alarm system 5. Notify your local Police Department of any suspicious activity. 6. Sign up for SpotCrime alerts to s