# CrimeSpotter — Community Crime Reporting

> Community-based crime reporting and local alert system for enhanced safety. (iPhone/iPad app by In-Detail Advertising.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimespotter/id1518453242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [In-Detail Advertising](https://appshunter.io/developer/552898081)
- Category: Social Networking, News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.44/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimespotter/id1518453242/reviews.md

## What is CrimeSpotter?

CrimeSpotter is free crime reporting and local alert system designed to share crime indecent information for clarity and safety. 

Many neighbourhood watches or CPFs make use of Whatsapp groups to share info with their communities, but these are often confined to single roads or areas. CrimeSpotter makes it even easier to share local incidents and provides a single source for updates. 

Reporting is super easy and all other users within a radius of the incident are instantly notified to spread awareness. All crimes reported are mapped to a location and added to a central searchable database that is public and available to all users of the system. 

Crimes reported are purely for the purpose of sharing crime information with active citizens, community bodies, security and law enforcement. Knowledge is power especially when it comes to prevention and planning.

Become a CrimeSpotter and make safer places for everyone.

## Key features

- Real-time crime incident reporting
- Local alert system
- Centralized searchable crime database
- Location-based crime mapping
- Community awareness and safety enhancement

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimespotter/id1518453242/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t send verification emails

*2025-11-10*

To access the app, you have to sign up. To sign up you have to enter the validation code sent to your email. Problem is the code never arrives. Wondering if this is a scam to phish for emails.

### 1/5 — Scam!

*2025-06-11*

Scan app looking for your email yo send you spam and phishing scams! Apple please remove this app fron the AppStore

### 1/5 — NOTHING

*2022-06-04*

Installed and deleted.  Nothing on the map.

### 1/5 — associated with facebook

*2022-02-09*

no thanks

### 1/5 — Worst app

*2021-01-23*

It does NOTHING! It’s just a map of no information. Stupid app just looking to get your information.

## Frequently asked questions about CrimeSpotter

### What is CrimeSpotter used for?

CrimeSpotter is a free system for reporting and sharing local crime incidents and alerts. It aims to increase community awareness and safety by providing a centralized, searchable database of reported crimes.

### How does CrimeSpotter notify users of incidents?

When a crime is reported, all other users within a radius of the incident are instantly notified. This ensures rapid spread of awareness within the local community.

### Is CrimeSpotter free to use?

Yes, CrimeSpotter is completely free to use. There are no charges for reporting incidents or accessing the crime database.

### What devices does CrimeSpotter support?

CrimeSpotter is currently available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for CrimeSpotter?

CrimeSpotter has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### How often is CrimeSpotter updated?

The app was last updated on March 25, 2025, with version 1.9.0. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and address any issues.

### Who developed CrimeSpotter?

CrimeSpotter was developed by In-Detail Advertising.

### What is the user sentiment for CrimeSpotter based on ratings?

CrimeSpotter has a low average rating of 1.4 stars from 9 ratings, suggesting that users have expressed significant dissatisfaction with the application.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.9.0 — 2025-03-25

Various bug fixes.

### 1.8.0 — 2023-03-23

Various bug fixes.

### 1.7.0 — 2020-10-26

Various bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2020-08-08

No release notes.

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