CrimeGrade offers a number of data types, granularity options, and delivery methods.
Jump to: Crime Data Licensing | Data Products & Specifications | Data Pricing | Licensing Terms & Conditions| Industry Applications
Available Data Types
CrimeGrade offers a range of data products to meet diverse business and research needs. These products can be licensed individually or as comprehensive packages depending on your requirements.
CrimeGrade™ Letter Grades and Percentiles
- Crime Grade™ ratings (A+ through F) for overall safety and specific crime categories
- Percentile rankings showing how locations compare to similar places nationwide
- Grade distributions showing the proportion of areas receiving each grade within a region
These standardized ratings provide an instantly recognizable safety assessment that can be easily incorporated into customer-facing applications, reports, and analytics.
Crime Rate Projections
- Per capita crime rates (per 1,000 residents) for all tracked crime types
- Comparative rates showing how locations measure against regional and national averages
- Indexed rates allowing for standardized comparison across different geographic units
These metrics are ideal for quantitative analysis, risk assessment models, and applications requiring normalized measurements of crime activity.
Total Crime Projections
- Absolute crime counts projected for specific geographic areas
- Crime distribution data showing concentrations and patterns within regions
- Crime type breakdowns detailing the projected number of specific offenses
These projections are particularly valuable for resource allocation, demand forecasting, and understanding the absolute magnitude of crime challenges.
Cost of Crime™ Metrics
- Total projected cost of crime for specific geographic areas
- Per capita crime cost calculations for residential populations
- Per household crime cost assessments
- Crime cost as percentage of income comparisons
- Tangible vs. intangible cost breakdowns
Our Cost of Crime™ metrics translate crime statistics into economic terms, providing a powerful tool for quantifying risk, evaluating prevention initiatives, and understanding the financial impact of crime on communities.
Business vs. Residential Crime Metrics
- Crimes against businesses statistics, including retail theft, commercial burglary, and business robbery
- Crimes against individuals data, focused on residential and personal victimization
- Commercial district risk assessments for retail and business locations
These specialized metrics help businesses understand their specific risk profiles separate from residential crime patterns.
Custom Weighted Metrics
- Industry-specific risk indices tailored to particular business concerns
- Customized crime composites emphasizing crimes relevant to your operations
- Specialized safety scores aligned with your organization's risk tolerance and focus
These bespoke metrics can be developed in consultation with our data scientists to address your organization's unique requirements.
Data Granularity Options
CrimeGrade data is available at multiple geographic levels, allowing you to choose the granularity that best suits your needs and budget.
National and State Level
- Comprehensive crime data for the entire United States
- State-by-state comparisons and rankings
- Regional trend analysis and cross-state patterns
- State-level crime costs and projections
Ideal for national companies, policy researchers, and organizations requiring broad geographic coverage.
County Level
- Detailed crime data for all 3,100+ counties in the United States
- County rankings within states and nationally
- Rural/urban county comparisons
- County-level crime costs and economic impact
Perfect for regional planning, county-level risk assessment, and organizations operating across multiple municipalities.
City Level
- Crime data for incorporated municipalities across the country
- City-to-city comparisons and rankings
- Standardized metrics allowing for comparison between cities of different sizes
- Municipal crime costs and budget impact analysis
Essential for city-focused applications, municipal governments, and businesses evaluating multiple urban locations.
Zip Code Level
- Crime data aligned with postal code boundaries
- Neighborhood-level insights within postal zones
- Standardized comparisons across zip codes nationally
- Population-adjusted metrics for meaningful comparison
Ideal for direct marketing, insurance underwriting, and address-based risk assessment.
Neighborhood and Block Group Level
- Our most granular level of data, covering areas with approximately 1,450 residents
- Highly localized crime patterns and hotspots
- Micro-level insights that reveal variations hidden by broader geographic units
- Precise location-based risk assessment
Perfect for property-specific analysis, hyperlocal applications, and detailed risk modeling.
Address-Specific and Custom Areas
- Crime profiles for specific geographic coordinates
- Customizable radius analysis around central points
- User-defined boundary analysis for non-standard areas
- Comparative data between custom and standard geographies
Ideal for site selection, property evaluation, and analysis of custom service territories or development areas.
Higher levels of geographic detail generally involve higher licensing costs due to the increased precision and utility of the data. However, package deals are available for organizations requiring multiple levels of granularity.
Delivery Methods
CrimeGrade provides flexible data delivery options to accommodate various technical requirements, integration needs, and usage patterns. Our data can be accessed through multiple channels to fit seamlessly into your existing workflows and systems.
RESTful API
Our robust API provides programmatic access to CrimeGrade data for real-time applications and integrations:
- Standard endpoints for all data types and geographic levels
- Query parameters for filtering by location, crime type, and other variables
- Response formatting options including JSON and XML
API access is typically priced on a per-call basis, with rates ranging from $0.01 to $0.18 per call depending on volume, complexity, and data requirements. Custom rate limits and pricing are available for high-volume users.
CSV and Data Files
For batch processing and offline analysis, we offer structured data files:
- CSV format for easy import into analytics tools and databases
- GeoJSON files for geographic visualization and mapping applications
- Comprehensive data dictionaries and field documentation
Flat file delivery is ideal for organizations with existing data pipelines or those performing complex offline analyses.
Custom Integrations
For enterprise clients with specialized needs, we offer custom integration solutions:
- Custom file formats tailored to your systems
- Automated delivery schedules aligned with your business processes
- Transformation services to match your data models
- Dedicated technical support for implementation and maintenance
Custom integrations typically involve an initial setup fee and ongoing subscription costs based on data volume and complexity.
White-labeled Solutions
For organizations looking to incorporate CrimeGrade data into customer-facing applications:
- Embeddable visualizations including maps and dashboards
- Co-branded or unbranded data based on your preferences
- Flexible citation options from full attribution to white-label
Note that white-labeled solutions typically cost approximately twice as much as solutions that include CrimeGrade citation, as citation is our primary means of marketing.
To get started, please visit our licensing page and fill out the form.