Is your neighborhood a criminal hotbed? Find out online

It's always interesting to find out what types of crimes are happening in your neighborhood. Are there a lot of car break-ins? How about burglaries or assaults?

The city has some handy online tools to help you see just what's happening where you live. These sites are also useful if you're in the market for a home and want to find out if it's a good idea to buy in a particular area.

• Crime Mapper - You type in your address and it will show a map pinpointing where different types of crimes have occurred. 
• Neighborhood Crime Stats - You choose the neighborhood you live in, decide what kind of stats you want to see and the results are graphed.