US Crime Scores by ZipCode API

US Crime Scores by ZipCode API

Explore the US Crime Scores by ZipCode API for insightful crime-scoring data tailored to specific ZIP codes. Uncover essential information to navigate with precision. Ideal for structured analyses, this API seamlessly integrates with USA ZIP codes, providing a strategic approach to understanding and addressing regional crime dynamics.

API description

About the API:

The US Crime Scores by ZipCode API is a vital tool for obtaining comprehensive crime-scoring data specific to a given ZIP Code within the United States. Developers can seamlessly retrieve essential information, enabling structured analyses and strategic decision-making. By leveraging this API, users gain insights into localized crime dynamics, facilitating informed approaches to regional planning, security assessments, and community development.

This API provides a user-friendly interface to access crime scores, allowing developers to integrate it seamlessly into applications, platforms, or systems requiring up-to-date crime data for targeted areas. It enhances data-driven decision-making processes by delivering detailed information that empowers users to address security concerns and implement proactive measures.

Whether for urban planning, law enforcement optimization, or community engagement initiatives, the US Crime Scores by ZipCode API proves invaluable. Its compatibility with USA ZIP codes ensures broad applicability across diverse scenarios, promoting a structured and strategic understanding of crime patterns. Users can rely on this API to contribute to the creation of safer, more informed communities by harnessing localized crime scoring data tailored to specific geographic areas within the United States.

 

What this API receives and what your API provides (input/output)?

Just with the ZIP code to analyze, you will be receiving a JSON object with an Overall Crime Scoring, and also a breakdown of different crimes that are assessed on the zone. 

Get information like:

  • "Overall Crime Grade".
  • "Violent Crime Grade".
  • "Property Crime Grade".
  • "Other Crime Grade".
  • "Violent Crime Rates".
  • "Property Crime Rates".
  • "Other Crime Rates".
  • "Crime Rates Nearby".
  • "Similar Population Crime Rates".

 

What are the most common use cases of this API?

  1. Community Safety Planning:

    • Urban planners and community developers can utilize the API to assess crime scores by ZIP code, enabling informed decisions about infrastructure development, community resources, and safety initiatives. This contributes to creating neighborhoods that prioritize residents' security.
  2. Law Enforcement Resource Allocation:

    • Law enforcement agencies can employ the API to analyze crime scores in specific ZIP codes. This information aids in resource allocation, enabling authorities to deploy personnel and assets strategically to areas with higher crime rates, enhancing overall public safety.
  3. Real Estate Investment Analysis:

    • Real estate professionals can integrate the API to provide clients with crime scores for prospective ZIP codes. This empowers homebuyers and investors to make informed decisions, considering safety as a crucial factor in property acquisition and investment.
  4. Insurance Risk Assessment:

    • Insurance companies can leverage the API to assess crime scores in different ZIP codes when evaluating policy applications. This enables insurers to adjust premium rates based on the localized risk factors associated with crime, offering fair and accurate pricing.
  5. Travel and Tourism Safety Information:

    • Travel and tourism platforms can integrate the API to provide users with crime scores for destination ZIP codes. This helps travelers make informed choices about their safety, contributing to a safer and more enjoyable travel experience.

 

Are there any limitations to your plans?

Besides API call limitations per month, there are no other limitations.

API Documentation

Endpoints


Just with the ZIP code to analyze, you will be receiving a JSON object with an Overall Crime Scoring, and also a breakdown of different crimes that are assessed on the zone. 

Get information like:

  • "Overall Crime Grade".
  • "Violent Crime Grade".
  • "Property Crime Grade".
  • "Other Crime Grade".
  • "Violent Crime Rates".
  • "Property Crime Rates".
  • "Other Crime Rates".
  • "Crime Rates Nearby".
  • "Similar Population Crime Rates".



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/3054/us+crime+scores+by+zipcode+api/3231/get+data+by+zip
                                                                            
                                                                        

Get Data by Zip - Endpoint Features
Object Description
zip [Required] ZIP Code to retrieve crime data from.
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"Overall":{"Zipcode":"94109","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F","Other Crime Grade":"F","Fact":"A crime occurs every 1 hour 11 minutes (on average) in 94109.","Risk":"300%","Risk Detail":"Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system."},"Crime BreakDown":[{"Violent Crime Rates":{"Assault":"11.35","Robbery":"4.370","Rape":"0.4715","Murder":"0.0509"},"0":{"Total Violent Crime":"16.24","Total Violent Crime Score":"(F)"}},{"Property Crime Rates":{"Theft":"59.22","Vehicle Theft":"3.198","Burglary":"12.50","Arson":"3.770"},"0":{"Total Property Crime":"78.69","Total Property Crime Score":"(F)"}},{"Other Crime Rates":{"Kidnapping":"0.4780","Drug Crimes":"25.45","Vandalism":"7.619","Identity Theft":"1.047","Animal Cruelty":"0.0570"},"0":{"Total Other Rate":"34.65","Total Other Score":"(F)"}}],"Crime Rates Nearby":[{"Nearby Zip":"94108, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Nearby Zip":"94133, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Nearby Zip":"94102, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Nearby Zip":"94115, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Nearby Zip":"94123, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Nearby Zip":"94104, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Nearby Zip":"94111, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Nearby Zip":"94105, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Nearby Zip":"94103, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Nearby Zip":"94117, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"}],"Similar Population Crime Rates":[{"Similar Zip":"27834, NC","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Similar Zip":"65203, MO","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Similar Zip":"33165, FL","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Similar Zip":"30101, GA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Similar Zip":"92504, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Similar Zip":"93063, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Similar Zip":"72401, AR","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Similar Zip":"29072, SC","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Similar Zip":"38401, TN","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Similar Zip":"93458, CA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"}],"success":true,"status code":200}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get Data by Zip - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/3054/us+crime+scores+by+zipcode+api/3231/get+data+by+zip?zip=94109' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 

    

API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the US Crime Scores by ZipCode API REST API, simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.

Headers

Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.


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The API utilizes crime data from reliable sources to calculate crime scores for specific ZIP codes, employing statistical models and algorithms to provide a comprehensive assessment.

The API typically includes a range of crimes such as property crimes, violent crimes, and other relevant offenses. Developers can refer to the API documentation for a detailed breakdown of included crime categories.

Yes, the API provider regularly updates its database with the latest crime data to ensure that users receive accurate and up-to-date crime scores for each ZIP code.

The API typically provides crime scores at the ZIP code level, offering a localized assessment of crime dynamics. Developers can analyze this information for a detailed understanding of specific geographic areas.

Yes, the API is designed to be versatile and can be integrated into various applications, including mobile apps and web platforms, to provide users with crime scores for specific ZIP codes.

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