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Best Local Arrests Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good local arrests apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Local Arrests Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1MobilePatrol: Public SafetyMobilePatrol: Public SafetyFree2.0★ (3.7K)YesNoSep 2026
2RPS-Inmate InfoRPS-Inmate InfoFree2.4★ (92)NoNoAug 2026
3Busted In the USABusted In the USAFree2.0★ (20)NoNoAug 2026
4CRIME LocalCRIME LocalFree4.5★ (310)YesNoSep 2026
5NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesSep 2026
6Arrest AlertArrest AlertFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Patch - Everything LocalPatch - Everything LocalFree4.7★ (26K)YesNoSep 2026
8Be truly LOCALBe truly LOCALFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Local Arrests

MobilePatrol: Public Safety#1

MobilePatrol: Public Safety by Appriss Insights LLC

Editor's Choice
📡 News
2.0😞(3.7K ratings)
FreeAds
#39in News
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Access critical safety information, news, and alerts for your community. Receive updates from public safety agencies and law enforcement, report local issues, and view public records like sex offender registries and most wanted lists.

What We Love

  • 👍 Useful for staying informed on local arrests
  • 🚀 Provides quick access to inmate information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 💩 Cluttered with too many ads
  • 🚫 Inaccurate or missing information
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find relevant data
Busted In the USA#3

Busted In the USA by Joshua Headlee

Worth Considering
📡 News
2.0(20 ratings)
Free
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Access real-time booking records from county and government databases to find out who has been taken into custody, why, and for how long. Search past and present records by name, region, and date to stay informed about your community.

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FAQ about Local Arrests

What are the best local arrests apps for iPhone?
MobilePatrol: Public Safety tops our local arrests apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 2.0-star average from 3.7K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top local arrests apps we rank are free to download, including MobilePatrol: Public Safety and RPS-Inmate Info.
MobilePatrol: Public Safety shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ local arrests apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
MobilePatrol connects users with critical safety information, news, and alerts from public safety and law enforcement agencies. It allows users to set up custom neighborhoods, receive timely updates, report community issues, and access public records such as sex offender registries and most wanted lists.
Key features include setting up custom 'Neighborhoods' to receive alerts, a Newsfeed for relevant safety news, a 'Report it!' function for community issues, timely alerts from trusted officials, and convenient access to public records like jail bookings and sex offender information.