The Los Angeles Police Department has removed block-level crime location information from its public data feed during a system transition. SpotCrime, which has provided Los Angeles residents with neighborhood crime data for over a decade, reports this reduction in transparency makes it impossible for the public to determine where crimes occur. Communities rely on this information for safety decisions and daily planning.

Independent journalists and watchdog organizations have raised concerns about inconsistencies and gaps in LAPD's publicly available crime data. Public records requests show delays, incomplete responses, and shifting explanations. When timely crime information loses location detail, residents become less informed, journalists lose oversight tools, and researchers lose accountability mechanisms.

The article calls for restoration of block-level crime location information, transparency around data changes, and accountability from leadership. Public crime data belongs to the public, and transparency should not disappear when technology changes. The SpotCrime team urges residents to contact Los Angeles officials demanding restoration of this critical information for community safety.