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Community Crime Mapping for a Safer Campus

The University of Utah Department of Public Safety is committed to transparency, awareness, and strong partnerships with our campus community. As part of this commitment, we provide access to the LexisNexis Community Crime Map, a public-facing tool that complements other resources used to support campus safety and information sharing.

What Is the Community Crime Map?

The Community Crime Map is an interactive, web-based platform that allows students, parents, employees, and community members to view reported police activity within the University of Utah’s primary campus area. Users can explore incident locations, agency boundaries, and basic crime analytics. The map is updated three times daily to provide timely information while maintaining responsible data and privacy practices.

LexisNexis® Community Crime Map

How to Use the Map

Users can:

  1. Search by address or location
  2. Filter incidents by date range or offense type
  3. Create geographic buffers around areas of interest
  4. View basic data analytics
  5. Sign up for notifications when new incidents are reported

To better reflect the campus environment, bicycle and motorized conveyance thefts (including scooters and e-bikes) are categorized separately as “Theft – Other.”  This distinction helps clearly separate these incidents from other reported crimes.

All incidents displayed on the map are grouped into standardized, generalized categories required by the Community Crime Map platform, even when the original police report contains more specific terminology.

Data Accuracy and Privacy

To protect victim privacy, some incident locations are displayed using offset mapping rather than exact addresses. While incident data extends back to approximately 2013, information prior to 2022 has not been fully audited or validated and is provided for general informational purposes only.

Accessing University of Utah Data

From the Community Crime Map homepage, users can either zoom into the campus area or enter “University of Utah” in the filter field to view incidents within our jurisdiction.

Important Information About Crime Data

The Community Crime Map is intended to support public awareness and transparency. Information shown is not real-time and may change as investigations progress. The data should not be used to draw conclusions about crime trends or overall campus safety conditions.

For emergencies or immediate safety concerns, always contact the University of Utah Department of Public Safety directly.

By making this information available, we aim to support informed decision-making and strengthen trust between our department and the campus community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • No. The Community Crime Map is not a real-time reporting system. Information is updated three times daily and may change as investigations progress. For emergencies or situations requiring immediate response, always contact the University of Utah Department of Public Safety directly.

  • The map displays reported police incidents that meet the criteria and categorization requirements of the Community Crime Map platform. Some cases may be excluded due to ongoing investigations, legal restrictions, or privacy considerations.

  • To protect victim privacy, certain incidents are displayed using offset mapping. This means the location shown is approximate rather than the exact address where the incident occurred.

  • To better reflect the campus environment, bicycle and motorized conveyance thefts (including scooters and e-bikes) are grouped under the category “Theft – Other.” This allows these incidents to be clearly distinguished from other types of theft reported on campus.

  • Incident data extends back to approximately 2013. However, data prior to 2022 has not been fully audited or validated and is provided for general informational purposes only.

  • No. The Community Crime Map is intended to support transparency and situational awareness, not to analyze crime trends or evaluate overall campus safety. Data may change as cases are updated or reclassified.

  • From the Community Crime Map homepage, you can zoom into the campus area or enter “University of Utah” in the filter field to display incidents within our jurisdiction.

  • Yes. Users can sign up for notifications to receive alerts when new incidents are posted in areas of interest.

  • For questions about the Community Crime Map or campus safety resources, contact the University of Utah Department of Public Safety. For emergencies, call 911 or campus police immediately.