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Denver Crime Information Now at Your Fingertips

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Real Estate Agent with Rocky Mountain Homescapes, Keller Williams, Denver Colorado

What were you doing between 7pm and 9pm on Thanksgiving Day? While I was relaxing after a wonderful meal with family members and friends, the bad guys were stealing things from cars in the Lowry neighborhood. How do I know that?

The Denver Police Department and Global Information Systems Department have developed interactive crime mapping software that is available to all of us.

Want to know what is going on in your neighborhood?

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We can search by address, crimes occurring near parks, schools or libraries and also by neighborhood. Our search gives us a community map with reported crimes.

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If we scroll down further, we can find specific crimes that were reported by date, time and location.

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How does this help us? In a couple of ways.

We'll know what to keep an eye out for on specific suspicious activities. If I'm aware that criminals are stealing things out of cars, I will look closer when I see a person or people around a car in my neighborhood that don't look familiar.

If I'm looking to purchase in a particular community, I can check out the facts before I buy.

If you haven't had a chance yet, check out this valuable information that has been provided to us by the City and County of Denver. It's a great way to learn something new about your community and to use that information to make a difference.

Denver Crime Offenses Website

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Comments (7)

Julie Neerings~Lifting Hearts ♥ Building Dreams~
Agent Referral - Salt Lake City, UT
Good Morning Jen!  You and I always seem to be on at the same time.  That is great because I get to catch your new blogs right away.  This one is of great value.  You continue to amaze me with the resources you have and the great information you teach us all. 
Nov 25, 2007 01:54 AM
Jennifer Steck
Rocky Mountain Homescapes, Keller Williams, Denver Colorado - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate
Julie- I just read your last blog about admitting mistakes. It is great fun to be online at the same time. I always love your writings. I always feel like you are talking to me alone. I'm glad you like this blog. I think it is valuable information and another resource for my clients. Bravo to Denver for a great move!
Nov 25, 2007 02:16 AM
Dena Stevens
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
No two ways about it - that is a cool site. I put in my old neighborhood and all sorts of information popped up. What a great resource for people to get their hands on!
Nov 25, 2007 05:12 AM
Gena Riede
Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA
Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699
Jennifer, what a great asset for the home buyer and for neighborhoods to realize that they need to be more diligent in their neighborhood watch.  Great asset!
Nov 25, 2007 12:46 PM
Chrissy Harrison
Referral Only Realty - Longmont, CO
Wow - what a powerful tool. I'm bookmarking this one and sending it to all my friends who live in the metro area. You are always full of great information!
Nov 25, 2007 01:47 PM
Jennifer Steck
Rocky Mountain Homescapes, Keller Williams, Denver Colorado - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate

Dena- It is a great site. I think I'll be visiting often. I'm glad that the data is available to everyone.

Gena- It is wonderful. I only hope people take it in stride that no neighborhood is completely crime free. I do think it will help neighbors pay more attention to what is going on in the neighborhood. After all, some of these crimes happened just a couple blocks from where I live. It's a good reminder not to leave stuff in the car.

Nov 25, 2007 02:45 PM
Jennifer Steck
Rocky Mountain Homescapes, Keller Williams, Denver Colorado - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate
Thanks Chrissy. I will definitely plan to add the site to my favorites and have it become a regular resource for my clients who are buying in Denver.
Nov 25, 2007 02:46 PM