Ever felt unsafe walking or biking in an urban area? Unlike other navigation apps that prioritize speed and avoiding traffic, StreetWise uses real-time verified crime data from police reports to get you where you need to be both safely and efficiently.
These crimes include thefts, burglaries, assaults, shootings, vandalisms, and robberies. They are displayed on the map as different icons once you enter a destination you want to travel to. The software then calculates a danger score for each route based on the proximity to recent crime hotspots. Danger scores less than 100 are relatively safe, between 100 and 500 is moderately risky, and above 500 is significantly dangerous. While traveling you also have the option to report illegal road closures and give feedback on your route experience.
Key Features:
- Visualize nearby street crime reports as icons with the StreetWise map upon entering a destination
- Plan the safest walking or biking route home based on the danger score of each route
- Report any road hazards while traveling
- Instant rerouting in case you get lost
- Speech and text instructions to guide you along your route
- Know arrival time in advance so you can alert any friends
Who is it for?
- Pedestrians walking to or back from parties, bars, or clubs late at night in urban cities
- Children walking or biking home from school
- Groups with increased vulnerability in crime-heavy urban areas
- Pedestrians or cyclists unsure about the safety of a specific route
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Disclaimer: Following the recommended safest route only causes the lowest possible chance of a crime happening and does not guarantee that one will not happen. It is still the users responsibility to stay alert, take initiative, and call 911 if he or she feels unsafe while traveling.