# BlockWatch: Community Safety > Join your neighborhood watch for real-time crime alerts & local safety updates. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blockwatch.blockwatchapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blockwatch.blockwatchapp) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.blockwatch.blockwatchapp` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** BlockWatch.org - **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION - **Downloads:** 1,751 - **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (6 ratings) - **Version:** 1.0.8 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-31 - **First published:** 2026-03-11 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 30 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-08 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blockwatch.blockwatchapp) - **Website:** [https://www.blockwatch.org](https://www.blockwatch.org/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.blockwatch.org/privacy-policy/](https://www.blockwatch.org/privacy-policy/) ## Description Welcome to BlockWatch: Your Neighborhood Watch App

Stay informed. Stay safe. Stay connected.
BlockWatch is your digital neighborhood watch, providing real-time crime alerts and local safety updates directly to your phone. Whether you’re at home or traveling, BlockWatch uses a combination of official public safety records and community-verified reports to keep you one step ahead of local hazards.

Why BlockWatch?
In an emergency, every second counts. BlockWatch empowers your community with:

Real-Time Crime Map: Visualize incidents in your area instantly.

Verified Local Alerts: Distinguish between public safety data (Official) and neighbor reports (Community).

Custom Watch Zones: Monitor your Home, Office, or School Zone simultaneously.

Feature Breakdown
The "Signature Owl Hoot": Our distinct notification sound ensures you never miss a critical safety update among the noise of other apps.

Near Me Awareness: Traveling? Check the map on your home screen to see active alerts in your immediate vicinity without changing your settings.

Anonymous Reporting: Post hazards or suspicious activity safely. Protect your community without compromising your personal privacy.

Detailed Crimeometer Reports: Access historical data and active crime trends to better understand the safety of your surroundings.

A connected community is a protected community. Join thousands of vigilant neighbors working together to build a safer environment. ## Rankings - #984,214 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.blockwatch.blockwatchapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` ## Similar extensions and apps - [BlockWatch - Awareness Matters](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.blockwatch.blockwatchapp) — 1,806 users, 4.00 / 5 - [Community Crime Watch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.communitycrimewatch.app) — 1,402 users, 3.00 / 5 - [better neighbour: Local Watch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.betterneighbour) — 453 users - [Watchdoor - Safety Alerts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.watchdoor.app) — 112 users - [WatchTower](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.porterversetech.watchtower) — 6,471 users, 2.33 / 5 - [WeWatch App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wewatchapp.app) — 11,788 users - [Blockwatch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blockwatchalarm) — 409 users - [SafetyWatch:- Sos & Alerts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.affluenceinfo) — 4,481 users - [Neighbor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.neighborone.neighbor) — 7 users - [Safe Watch RSA](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sncinvestments.safewatchrsa) — 21 users - [WeAlert – safer neighborhoods](https://chrome-stats.com/d/nl.veiligebuurt.veiligebuurt) — 578,529 users - [WeWatch Buurtpreventie](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wewatch.buurtpreventie) — 395 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blockwatch.blockwatchapp)