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Best Neighborhood Safety Apps

211+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free neighborhood safety apps? 20 of our 211+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Neighborhood Safety

Citizen: Safety & Live Video#1

Citizen: Safety & Live Video by sp0n, Inc.

Live news updates & protection
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.7😞(505K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in News
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Get real-time local safety alerts through Citizen, the app that provides live news updates and emergency notifications in your area. Stay informed and stay safe - download the app now!

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient real-time alerts
  • 🗺️ Helpful for staying informed about local incidents
  • 👍 Useful community-based safety tool
  • 📹 Ability to view user-generated videos

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Excessive paywalls and subscription requirements
  • 🔔 Too many irrelevant notifications
  • 🗣️ Lack of moderation for toxic comments
Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network#2

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network by Nextdoor.com, Inc.

Local News, Alerts and Tips
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😐(2.1M ratings)
FreeAds
#5in News
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Nextdoor is your go-to app for connecting with neighbors, sharing local news, and discovering nearby events. Stay informed about your community, buy and sell items, and join groups to engage with like-minded locals. Download now to start building a stronger neighborhood network.

What We Love

  • 🤝 Helpful community
  • 💼 Useful for local businesses
  • 🔍 Neighborhood alerts and information
  • 🛒 Convenient for buying/selling items

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Overly strict moderation
  • 🗣️ Toxic community and discrimination
  • 🔔 Excessive and unwanted notifications
Offender Locator: Find & Watch#3

Offender Locator: Find & Watch by Offender Locator Inc.

Neighborhood Safety Patrol
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5😞(21K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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"Quickly check your neighborhood for offenders with the Offender Locator Lite app. Keep your community safe and informed – download now!"

What We Love

  • 🚀 Helpful for knowing where offenders live
  • 👍 Useful for apartment hunting and being aware of surroundings
  • 🚀 Eye-opening information

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate information, including wrong photos, races, genders, and offense details
  • 🔒 Misleading about free trial, immediately charges subscription fee
  • 🔒 Doesn't work in certain countries/regions

More Neighborhood Safety apps to explore

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CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio
Dispatch audio & alerts
Free

Stay informed about incidents in your area with timely safety alerts and an interactive map, and listen to live emergency radio feeds to make smart, safe decisions. Customize your experience with filters and get notified about nearby incidents, such as wildfires, accidents, and police callouts.

📡 News
(24K)
5
Neighbors by Ring
Neighbors by Ring
Neighbors by Ring
Join the Neighborhood
Free

Receive real-time safety updates from your local area, connect with neighbors, and stay informed about incidents through the Incident Map and Safety Report. Join the neighborhood for a safer community. Share feedback at neighbors@ring.com.

📡 News
(305K)
6
Crime and Place: Stats & Map
Crime and Place: Stats & Map
Crime and Place: Stats & Map
Local Safety Rate Alert, News
Free

An innovative crime reporting app utilizing real-time location services to allow users to report crimes, emergencies, and suspicious activities directly to law enforcement. Join us in creating safer communities!

🗺️ Navigation
(233)
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Neighborhood Check
Neighborhood Check
Neighborhood Check
House Buying and Renting
Free

Discover essential neighborhood insights for homebuyers and renters with this app. Explore population demographics, crime rates, school quality, and more before making your next housing decision.

🔧 Utilities
(121)
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CRIME Local
CRIME Local
CRIME Local
Stay informed, stay safe.
Free

Stay informed and stay safe with an app that provides real-time crime updates, verified data sources, crime mapping, and relevant news stories tailored to your location. Download now to empower yourself with reliable crime data and take control of your safety.

📡 News
(310)
9
MobilePatrol: Public Safety
MobilePatrol: Public Safety
MobilePatrol: Public Safety
by Appriss Insights LLC
Free

MobilePatrol connects users to critical safety information and alerts from public safety agencies relevant to their neighborhoods. Features include setting up neighborhoods, receiving timely alerts, contributing to community safety, and accessing public records. Stay informed and connected with what's happening in your community. For more details, visit mobilepatrolapp.com.

🌐 Social Networking
(3.5K)
10
Trulia Real Estate & Rentals
Trulia Real Estate & Rentals
Trulia Real Estate & Rentals
Find Homes & Apartments
Free

Discover your dream home with this powerful real estate app that offers a user-friendly interface for browsing property listings, viewing photos, exploring neighborhoods, and connecting with real estate agents. Start your search today and find the perfect place to call home!

🌟 Lifestyle
(1.4M)
11
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
News Updates, Alerts, & More
Free

Stay connected with what's happening in your community with our app that delivers local news, weather updates, and timely alerts right to your device. Get personalized news articles and stay informed about events in your area. Download now for all your local news needs!

📡 News
(1.4M)
12
Ring - Always Home
Ring - Always Home
Ring - Always Home
by Bot Home Automation, INC
Free

Monitor your property remotely with Ring's Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, and Alarm systems. Receive instant alerts for motion detection and visitors at your door, and communicate with them using Two-Way Talk. Control Smart Lights and monitor your premises with Ring's Alarm system, ensuring a secure and connected home environment.

🌟 Lifestyle
(28K)
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SpotCrime+
SpotCrime+
SpotCrime+
by ReportSee Inc.
Free

Stay informed about real-time crime activity in your area with our app. Access crime maps, alerts, and details on incidents like robberies, thefts, and more. Increase safety by staying updated and aware.

🌟 Lifestyle
(681)
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LiveSafe
LiveSafe
LiveSafe
by LiveSafe, Inc.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(331)
15
BeWize
BeWize
BeWize
BeWize App
Free

This application provides accurate safety information for any area in the USA, allowing users to make informed decisions when planning trips or outings, and also enables users to share their own safety ratings to help others. By leveraging statistical data, it aims to deliver unbiased safety assessments, with the goal of expanding its coverage to locations worldwide.

✈️ Travel
(26)
16
SaferWatch
SaferWatch
SaferWatch
Modernizing Safety & Security
Free

SaferWatch is a cutting-edge safety application that empowers users to quickly access emergency services, receive real-time alerts, and share their location with loved ones. Stay connected and stay safe with SaferWatch.

🌐 Social Networking
(649)
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Public Safety by Everbridge
Public Safety by Everbridge
Public Safety by Everbridge
For Everbridge & Nixle Alerts
Free

The application provides real-time neighborhood-level alerts and updates from public safety agencies, including emergencies, road closures, crime advisories, and community announcements, delivered directly to users' mobile devices. Stay informed and safe with this comprehensive public safety solution.

🌟 Lifestyle
(44)
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Smart911
Smart911
Smart911
by Rave Wireless, Inc.
Free

Sign up for an emergency preparedness app that allows you to share crucial household information with 9-1-1 and receive targeted alerts. Provide detailed profiles for faster emergency response and stay informed about weather and traffic alerts. Sign up for Smart911 today.

🌟 Lifestyle
(5K)
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ask ARI : Area Safety Checker
ask ARI : Area Safety Checker
ask ARI : Area Safety Checker
Safety as reported by others.
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
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My Safetipin -Safety Companion
My Safetipin -Safety Companion
My Safetipin -Safety Companion
by Active Learning Solutions Private Limited
Free

This safety companion app helps users feel secure while exploring new cities or walking alone at night by providing real-time safety insights and community-driven data. It offers features such as finding the safest route, assessing public place safety, checking area safety scores, and locating nearby support centers.

🌐 Social Networking
(11)

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