SafeZoneUofI

Developed a dedicated platform for sharing and reporting of crime information and fostering a safer environment around UIUC campus area.

UIUC Crime Web Application

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Problem Statement & Motivation

To enhance safety and convenience in Urbana-Champaign, there is a need for an improved way to share information about security incidents around the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The current Daily Crime Log and Daily Crime Log Map provide valuable data but lack user-friendly features. Our proposed solution is a comprehensive crime reporting web application designed to transform the accessibility and presentation of critical information, empowering the community to make informed decisions for personal safety. Figma Link

User Problems being solved

  • Improve data accessibility: The current tabular format of the Daily Crime Log is ineffective. Our application provides a more user-responsive framework for better data accessibility, ensuring informed decision-making for personal safety.

  • Community Safety: By enhancing access to and understanding of campus crime data, the application contributes to the safety and security of the entire Urbana-Champaign community.

Basic interactions our app supports in service of our goal

  • Data Retrieval: Users can access crime data, including incident reports, locations, and relevant details through the application.

  • Reporting Tips: A distinctive feature involves enabling users to report crime tips directly to the police through a submission form, providing an easy and efficient online platform for reporting tips that can be investigated further.

  • Historical Data Visualization: The app displays historical crime data through charts and visualizations, empowering users with insights into trends and patterns over time.

  • Interactive Mapping: An interactive map interface allows users to visualize crime incidents for location-based decision-making.

  • User Authentication: Users and Admins can signup and login to make the most of all our functionalities.

How our app is different

  • Unique Focus: Our app distinguishes itself by specifically catering to the Urbana-Champaign community, offering more relevant and targeted information compared to general platforms like Crimemapping.com or Citizens.
  • Data Accuracy and Reliability: Unlike apps allowing user-generated content, such as Citizens, we exclusively rely on official sources for data, enhancing the app’s overall reliability.
  • Holistic Information Delivery: In contrast to UIUC-specific websites like the Daily Crime Log or Police Blotter, our app provides more comprehensive insights through data visualization rather than presenting raw data alone.
  • Reporting Tips: A distinctive feature involves enabling users to report crime tips directly to the police through a submission form, providing an easy and efficient online platform for reporting tips that can be investigated further.

Citation and References

  1. Daily Crime Log
  2. Daily Crime Log Map

Team Information

  • Mukta Jaiswal: [muktaj2]
  • Palveet Kaur Saluja: [psaluja2]
  • Saharsh Sandeep Barve: [ssbarve2]
  • Shubham Jayraj Thakar: [sthakar3]
  • Sakshil Verma: [sakshil2]