Crime happens. Just don't let it get to you.

You take google maps and mash it up with some kind of crime database and you can get a pretty up-to-date map on all kinds of crimes that are happening in your neighborhood.

Here, for example, is a link to a map of homicides in the LA area.

People say that crime has been steadily decreasing over the past 10, 20, 40, 100, 1000 years (pick your favorite time span). But the reason we feel like things are getting worse is that our local news is much better at reporting crime, especially violent crime. Well, the internet is going to make damn sure that gullible fools like me never leave our homes, so we can spend more time on the internet. Oh sweet internet, your warm glow keeps me safe in the dark.