St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Launches Crime Mapping Tool

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is helping St. Louis City residents stay informed and increase transparency around crime prevention.

On Monday, the department announced the launch of their crime mapping tool, which uses a web-based platform called CrimeMapping.com.

According to the department, Crime Mapping is updated every 24 hours and will stay available on the Crime Mapping website for six months.

Crimes appearing on Crime Mapping will include misdemeanor offenses and may be different or not reflected in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. However some offenses like domestic violence, sex crimes and juvenile-related offenses, will not appear on the map.

"The launch of Crime Mapping is an additional information-sharing tool that reaffirms our commitment to trust and transparency," said Chief Robert Tracy in a release. "From misdemeanor offenses to the most serious crimes, our residents and business leaders will have access to timely and relevant data."

The crime mapping tool is part of St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones' administration's efforts to address crime at the root cause, holistically, and sustainably.

"An informed public is a safer public," said Mayor Jones. "Everyone has a role to play in preventing crime in our City, and this new crime map is another tool in our toolbox. I invite everyone in our community to utilize this resource to stay informed and help us continue to decrease crime throughout St. Louis City."