Terms of Service

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using CrimeByCity.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the Site.

We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Use of Data

The crime statistics presented on this Site are derived from publicly available data published by the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. This data is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

You may reference and share data from the Site for personal, educational, or journalistic purposes. However, you may not:

  • Scrape or bulk-download data from the Site using automated tools
  • Republish substantial portions of the Site's content without attribution
  • Use the data in a manner that is misleading, defamatory, or harmful
  • Imply any official endorsement by the FBI or Department of Justice

Intellectual Property

The underlying FBI crime data is in the public domain. However, the Site's original content, design, layout, safety score calculations, and compilations are the property of CrimeByCity.com and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from the Site's design or proprietary features without prior written permission.

Disclaimer & No Warranty

The Site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that crime statistics are complete, current, or error-free. Specifically:

  • Crime data is subject to reporting gaps and delays inherent in the FBI's data collection process
  • Safety scores are calculated metrics and should not be the sole basis for any decision
  • The Site does not provide legal, real estate, or personal safety advice
  • City-level statistics do not reflect neighborhood-level variations in crime

You should always consult local law enforcement and other authoritative sources when making decisions related to personal safety or property.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CrimeByCity.com and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages resulting from reliance on data presented on the Site, errors or omissions in content, or any interruption of service.

Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service at any time by updating this page. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the terms were last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at [email protected].