How to Use the Interactive Map on LookyLooky.me

The interactive map on LookyLooky.me is designed to provide clear and accurate crime data at a street-level view. Whether you're looking to understand crime trends in your area or researching a new neighbourhood, the map presents all the key details in an easy-to-use format.

What Information Does the Map Show?

The map provides:

• Crime Locations: Icons represent different types of crime reported in the area.
• Crime Categories: Crimes are grouped into categories such as burglary, theft, violent crime, and anti-social behavior.
• Date Filters: Users can select a specific month to see crime reports from that period.
• Crime Density: Areas with higher crime rates are visually distinguishable.
• Historic Flood Data: A shaded overlay shows where flooding is known to have occured in the past.

• Roads and Pathways: Includes highways, streets, footpaths, cycle lanes, and trails that help users navigate urban and rural areas.
• Land Use and Natural Features: Shows parks, forests, water bodies (like rivers and lakes), mountains, and other natural landscapes, providing a clear picture of the environment.
• Administrative Boundaries: Outlines borders for countries, states, cities, and neighborhoods, which are essential for planning, governance, and local identification.
• Buildings and Structures: Displays outlines of residential buildings, commercial structures, and significant landmarks, which are useful for urban planning and navigation.
• Points of Interest (POIs): Marks amenities such as restaurants, cafes, schools, hospitals, and other key facilities that users might need for everyday life or travel.
• Transportation Networks: Details on railways, bus routes, and other transit systems help in understanding and planning travel and logistics.
• Additional Tags and Metadata: Every feature on OpenStreetMap can have additional information like names, addresses, opening hours, and more. This rich metadata helps developers and services create specialized applications (e.g., for navigation, local search, or disaster response).

Using the Different Map Layers

The LookyLooky.me map features different layers that allow you to tailor your view based on your needs. To use these layers:

1. Click on the "Layers" button on the map toolbar.
2. Select the layers you want to enable or disable, such as:
   • Crime Data: Shows street crime data.
   • Historic Flood Data: Shows the extent of historic flood data.
3. Adjust transparency levels to overlay data without obscuring key details.

Using the Search Function

The search feature allows you to quickly find information about a specific location. To use it:

1. Click on the search bar at the top of the map.
2. Type in an address, postcode, or town name.
3. Select the correct location from the dropdown suggestions.
4. The map will zoom in and display crime data for that area.

This feature is useful if you're comparing different locations or planning to move to a new area.

Sharing Crime Data with Others

LookyLooky.me makes it easy to share crime data with friends, family, or colleagues. You can:

• Click the "Share" button located near the map controls.
• Copy the unique URL generated for the selected area and crime filters.
• Send the link via email, social media, or messaging apps.
• Embed the map on websites or reports using the provided embed code.

Sharing this data helps keep people informed about safety concerns in their neighborhoods.

Conclusion

The LookyLooky.me interactive map is a powerful tool for understanding crime patterns in any area. By utilizing the search, layers, and sharing features, users can make data-driven decisions about where to live, work, or travel. Start exploring today at LookyLooky.me and discover crime insights in your area.