Leland residents can now track crimes online

If you are a Leland resident, you can now check a map to see exactly where crime is happening.

Leland Police launched the Crime Analysis Tool in early December in response to residents saying they wanted to be informed of crime happening in the area.

Spotcrime.com plots Leland Police reports on a Google Map. The map shows the type of crime, where and when it happened. It is updated daily.

Partial addresses on the map protect victims involved in the crimes. Leland Police Lieutenant, Charles Bost, said with the new service, his department can see what areas need increased monitoring.