About UK Crime Locator

Your free and easy-to-use tool for searching crime in the UK by postcode.

Who We Are

At UK Crime Locator, we believe everyone has the right to understand what is happening in their local community. We’re a small but dedicated team of developers and data lovers based in the UK, committed to transforming publicly available crime data into useful, understandable maps and insights.

What We Do

Our service takes official, publicly available crime data from the UK Police Public Data API and presents it in a simple postcode lookup format. You can:

  • Search your street, town or postcode area to see recent police-recorded incidents.
  • Explore different types of crimes: anti-social behaviour, burglary, theft, violent crime, vehicle offences and more.
  • Get a clearer picture of local crime trends so you can make informed decisions.

Why We Built It

We built UK Crime Locator because we saw a need for a tool that makes crime data accessible to everyone — homeowners, new residents, students, property investors and community groups. Rather than raw spreadsheets or technical dashboards, we wanted a map-based, easy interface that anyone can use.

By giving people access to this information, we hope to boost community awareness, encourage informed neighbourhood choices, and help promote safer local environments.

Our Data & Approach

All our data comes directly from the UK Police API and is updated monthly. Because of the way the police publish data (with a delay to protect investigations and privacy), what you see is typically a few months behind real-time. You’re seeing official, verified incident data, not rumours or anecdote.

What You’ll Get

  • Enter any UK postcode and immediately see crime incidents in that area.
  • Zoom in or out for street-level detail or a broader overview.
  • View what types of crime are most common in your area, helping you spot trends or irregularities.
  • Understand how safe a neighbourhood might feel, whether you’re moving, investing or staying aware.

Our Promise to You

  • Free to use: no login required, no hidden paywalls.
  • Privacy-first: we don’t collect or store personal data beyond what’s needed to run the service.
  • User-friendly: data presented in a clear, simple way for everyone.

Get in Touch

We love hearing from our users. Whether you have feedback, find a bug, or want to suggest a new feature, please reach out at:

📧 philwebguy@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting UK Crime Locator — helping you stay informed, aware, and empowered in your local community.