Best Neighborhood Crime Apps

183+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

If you already know Citizen, this is the deeper bench. 183+ neighborhood crime apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of May 2026.

Top Picks for Neighborhood Crime

Citizen: Safety & Live Video#1

Citizen: Safety & Live Video by sp0n, Inc.

Live news updates & protection
Editor's Choice
πŸ“‘ News
4.7😞(506K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in News
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Receive real-time safety alerts for crimes, natural disasters, and emergencies in your area. Watch live incident videos and access crime trend data to stay informed and protected. An optional premium subscription offers enhanced features like scanner audio and detailed archives.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Convenient real-time alerts
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Helpful for staying informed about local incidents
  • πŸ‘ Useful community-based safety tool
  • πŸ“Ή Ability to view user-generated videos

Room to Improve

  • πŸ’° Excessive paywalls and subscription requirements
  • πŸ”” Too many irrelevant notifications
  • πŸ—£οΈ Lack of moderation for toxic comments
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio#2

CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio by Scoopz Inc.

Dispatch audio & alerts
Strong Contender
πŸ“‘ News
4.9😐(26K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in News
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This app monitors first-responder audio using AI to summarize and map potential public safety incidents. Users can view an interactive map, listen to live dispatch audio, and receive customized alerts for events like wildfires or police activity.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Informative
  • πŸ‘ Useful for keeping up with live dispatch
  • πŸ‘ Appreciate first responders

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Alerts do not work
  • πŸ› AI translation of radio calls is poor
  • πŸ› Outdated information, not live
SpotCrime+#3

SpotCrime+ by ReportSee Inc.

Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
3.8😞(681 ratings)
FreeAds
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Access real-time crime information and alerts across the US, UK, and Canada. View a crime map with details on various incidents like robberies, thefts, and assaults. Pinpoint your location to get breaking crime stories and neighborhood safety updates.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Reliable information
  • 🌐 Covers wide geographic area
  • πŸ’‘ Helpful for home buyers

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Inaccurate/outdated crime data
  • πŸ” Difficult to zoom and navigate map
  • 🚫 App no longer working/supported

More Neighborhood Crime apps to explore

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Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network
Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network
Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network
Local News, Alerts and Tips
Free

Connect with your local community for real-time safety alerts, news, and recommendations. Discover events, find free items, and join groups based on your interests. Stay informed and engaged with what's happening in your neighborhood.

Real-time safety alertsLocal news and eventsNeighbor recommendations
πŸ“‘ News
(2.1M)
ad-supported
5
Neighbors by Ring
Neighbors by Ring
Neighbors by Ring
Join the Neighborhood
Free

Stay informed about local safety with real-time updates from your community, news, and public safety agencies. Connect with neighbors to share information and build safer neighborhoods together.

Real-time safety alertsHyper-local informationIncident Map
πŸ“‘ News
(305K)
ad-supported
6
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
News Updates, Alerts, & More
Free

Stay informed with breaking news, local events, and personalized updates delivered directly to your device. Discover curated daily briefings, live news streams, and in-depth stories from trusted sources, covering everything from weather and traffic to national headlines.

Local news highlightsBreaking news alertsPersonalized news feed
πŸ“‘ News
(1.4M)
free with in-app purchases
7
CrimeSpotter
CrimeSpotter
CrimeSpotter
Community Crime Reporting
Free

This app allows users to report and receive real-time alerts about local crime incidents. It creates a centralized, searchable database of reported crimes, mapped to their locations, to enhance community awareness and safety.

Real-time crime incident reportingLocal alert systemCentralized searchable crime database
🌐 Social Networking
(9)
free
8
Police Scanner Radio & Fire
Police Scanner Radio & Fire
Police Scanner Radio & Fire
Live Breaking News & Alerts
Free

Listen to live police, fire, and emergency radio broadcasts from around the world. Receive breaking news alerts and stay informed about local events and major national incidents in real time.

Live police and fire scanner broadcastsBreaking news alertsLocal and national event updates
πŸ“‘ News
(523K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Neighborhood Check
Neighborhood Check
Neighborhood Check
House Buying and Renting
Free

Explore neighborhood demographics, crime rates, school performance, and environmental factors before buying or renting. Get detailed insights into population, income, education, and local amenities for informed real estate decisions.

Detailed population and demographic dataLatest crime statisticsIn-depth school information
πŸ”§ Utilities
(121)
free with in-app purchases
10
CRIME Local
CRIME Local
CRIME Local
Stay informed, stay safe.
Free

This app aggregates crime news from verified police departments and news reports, mapping incidents and providing real-time updates relevant to your location. It aims to empower users with information for informed safety decisions and community well-being.

Real-time crime updatesVerified data sourcesCrime mapping
πŸ“‘ News
(310)
ad-supported
11
PulsePoint Respond
PulsePoint Respond
PulsePoint Respond
Building informed communities
Free

This app connects to 911 to alert you about local emergencies, including cardiac events requiring CPR. It also provides notifications for other community incidents like fires and floods, and allows you to monitor live dispatch radio. It's designed to build informed and responsive communities.

911-connected emergency alertsCPR needed notificationsCommunity incident alerts (fires, floods)
πŸ₯ Medical
(258K)
free
12
Crime and Place: Map & Alert
Crime and Place: Map & Alert
Crime and Place: Map & Alert
Local Safety Rate Alert, News
Free

This app analyzes crime data nationwide, providing insights into local safety rates. It features a crime map, trip routing, and alerts to help users stay informed and plan safer routes.

Crime map overlayCrime Compassβ„’Crime-aware trip routing
πŸ—ΊοΈ Navigation
(236)
free with in-app purchases
13
Offender Locator: Find & Watch
Offender Locator: Find & Watch
Offender Locator: Find & Watch
Neighborhood Safety Patrol
Free

This app helps you find registered sex offenders living in your area or near any address you specify. It compiles data from all 50 states, providing daily updates for accurate information. You can also search for specific offenders by name or use facial recognition technology to identify potential matches.

Find offenders near current location (GPS)Check offenders near friends' addressesSearch offenders by any address
πŸ”§ Utilities
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Police Scanner: Crime Radar
Powered by Broadcastify
Free

Transform your device into a professional emergency radio. Hear and read live dispatch audio with AI transcription. Access thousands of live feeds, interactive maps, and 24-hour archives for real-time situational awareness.

AI Live TranscriptionInteractive Live Map7,000+ Live Feeds
πŸ“‘ News
(27K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Naber - Neighborhood Watch
Naber - Neighborhood Watch
Naber - Neighborhood Watch
Trusted network of neighbors
Free

Connect with your neighbors in a trusted network to receive real-time alerts about local crime and suspicious activity. This app helps foster community safety by preventing incidents from escalating into patterns of crime.

Real-time crime alertsSuspicious activity notificationsNeighborhood watch network
🌟 Lifestyle
(513)
free with in-app purchases
16
MobilePatrol: Public Safety
MobilePatrol: Public Safety
MobilePatrol: Public Safety
by Appriss Insights LLC
Free

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.

Set up custom Neighborhoods for alertsView safety news and alerts on NewsfeedReport community issues with photos/videos
🌐 Social Networking
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases
17
CRIMEWATCH Mobile
CRIMEWATCH Mobile
CRIMEWATCH Mobile
by CRIMEWATCH Technologies
Free

This app connects communities with law enforcement by providing access to crime data from participating agencies. Browse arrests, warrants, cases, and incidents, and receive breaking news and emergency alerts directly from your local police.

Crime data from participating agenciesArrests, fugitives, and incident browsingInteractive crime maps
πŸ“‘ News
(35)
free
18
Patch - Everything Local
Patch - Everything Local
Patch - Everything Local
Local News, Events, Weather
Free

Stay informed about your local community with real-time news, events, and weather updates. Discover schools, homes for sale, jobs, and announcements in a single, easy-to-scroll feed. Receive breaking news alerts and share stories with friends.

Local news and events for 1,200+ townsBreaking news push notificationsLocal weather forecasts and alerts
πŸ“‘ News
(24K)
ad-supported
19
THE WATCH - Neighbourhoods
THE WATCH - Neighbourhoods
THE WATCH - Neighbourhoods
Help keep Neighbourhoods save
Free

This app helps neighborhood watch groups improve community safety by recording patrol events. It allows users to identify problem areas and optimize patrol routes based on historical data.

Record patrol eventsIdentify problem zonesOptimize patrol routes
πŸ”§ Utilities
(1)
free
20
US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App
US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App
US Dept. of Justice NSOPW App
by The Institute for Intergovernmental Research, Inc.
Free

This official app provides nationwide access to registered sex offender data. Search for offenders by name or proximity to your current location or a specified address. View offender details and be directed to jurisdiction-specific websites for more information.

Nationwide sex offender searchSearch by proximity (radius)Search by offender name
πŸ” Reference
(2.7K)
free

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