# CRIMEWATCH

> Safer communities through collaboration.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.crimewatchus.CRIMEWATCH](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.crimewatchus.CRIMEWATCH)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.crimewatchus.CRIMEWATCH`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CRIMEWATCH Technologies
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 118,245
- **Rating:** 3.40 / 5 (239 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-31
- **First published:** 2015-11-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crimewatchus.CRIMEWATCH)
- **Website:** [https://crimewatch.net](https://crimewatch.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.crimewatchus.com/privacy](https://www.crimewatchus.com/privacy)

## Description

CRIMEWATCH is a powerful Chrome extension designed to foster safer communities through seamless collaboration between law enforcement agencies and residents. It provides real-time crime data, including arrests, fugitives, incidents, and active cases, directly from participating police departments.

Users can explore interactive maps, browse detailed reports, and receive emergency push and email notifications tailored to their location. CRIMEWATCH also enables anonymous tip submissions, helping citizens actively participate in crime prevention efforts. Sharing updates via social media, email, and SMS further amplifies community awareness. By bridging the gap between authorities and the public, CRIMEWATCH empowers users with critical insights to stay informed and secure.

## Rankings

- #205,115 — Overall
- #123 — News and magazines (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.crimewatchus.CRIMEWATCH.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.crimewatchus.CRIMEWATCH.permission.BackgroundHandlerActivity`
- `com.crimewatchus.CRIMEWATCH.permission.PushHandlerActivity`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

User reviews repeatedly note stability and coverage issues: the app informs about local incidents and has improved in speed and data availability, but frequent freezes/crashes, outdated or incomplete area coverage, and sign-in problems are the main drawbacks mentioned across multiple reviews.

### Pros

- Keeps me informed with local incident updates.
- Recent updates have improved performance and added more local information, and the app now loads more smoothly.
- Appeals to users who want quick access to local incident information.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes, freezes, or shows a black screen and won’t open.
- Data is outdated or missing for many areas, with limited geographic coverage.
- Login/reset password issues reported by users and difficulty signing in.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.crimewatchus.CRIMEWATCH)