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Search by date and crime This method will give you access to virtually all of the city's crimes. Enter Crime: Enter Date: (e.g. 10/31/98) Investigation of person Investigation, protection, medical examination All Other Minor Incidents Arson Disorderly Conduct Driving Under the Influence Drug Offenses Embezzlement Family/Child Crimes Forgery/Counterfeiting Fraud Gambling Investigations Liquor Violations Loitering Prostitution Public Drunkenness Receiving Stolen Property Sex Offenses (other than rape) Simple Assault Traffic Violations Vandalism Weapons Violations What the categories mean   Search Tips Search by block and street This method will give you access to 89% of the city's crimes. Enter the Block and Street in the boxes below. Enter "unit", "first" or "0" (zero), without quotes, for unit blocks. Block: (e.g. 2200) Street: (e.g. "Chest" for Chestnut) For best results, enter as few letters as possible (but at least three) for the street name. Do not enter street directions or designations, such as "ave" or "st." Search Tips Search by intersection This method will give you access to 10% of the city's crimes. Enter Street 1: Enter Street 2: For best results, use as few characters as possible. The order of the two streets doesn't matter. Do not enter street directions or designations, such as "st" or "ave." Search Tips Search for unconventional addresses or misspellings This method will give you access to 1% of the city's crimes. Many crimes located at "City Hall," "30th St Station," "Mifflin" or "Dock" are listed here. Using as few characters as possible (minimum three), enter a Street Name: Search Tips

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