Police API
Access detailed crime data from police forces across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Visit website →This API is best for developers who want to incorporate live or historic UK crime data into their applications
A developer would use this API if they want to provide their users with accurate, up-to-date crime data across the UK. The data can be used to inform users of high-crime areas, help researchers analyse crime trends and patterns, or provide context for news stories. With the ability to filter by numerous parameters, the API is highly customisable to suit each individual use case.
Key features
- ✓Access to crime data for all forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- ✓Data is updated monthly
- ✓Returns data in JSON format
- ✓Includes location and outcome data
- ✓Search and filter by various parameters
Use case ideas
Crime awareness app
Create an app that informs users of the number and types of crimes in their area. Users can set alerts for certain types of crime and receive push notifications if there is an increase in activity.
News agrigator
Use the crime data to provide additional context for news stories. Analyse trends over time and highlight areas of high activity to show the impact of crime on communities.
Crime research portal
Create a research portal for academics and analysts. Provide customised datasets that can be downloaded and analysed to identify patterns and trends in criminal behaviour across the UK.
The Police API is an incredibly powerful tool for analysing crime data across the UK. The data is accurate and up-to-date, and the API is very easy to use. We have incorporated it into several of our applications and it has greatly enhanced the user experience.