BlockWatch: Community Safety Live

Name: BlockWatch: Community Safety
Rating: 3.86 (7 reviews)
Author: BlockWatch.org

BlockWatch.org1 app · 1.8K installsMaps & NavigationFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $19.99 per itemcom.blockwatch.blockwatchapp

Join your neighborhood watch for real-time crime alerts & local safety updates.

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Total installs: 1,759
Installs / day: —
Rating: 3.9★
Released: 11 Mar 2026
Last update: 31 Aug 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

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App manifest

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Permissions

14 in 5 groups

7 Sensitive2 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Use your camera to take photos and record videos
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

OtherNotable7

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Welcome to BlockWatch: Your Neighborhood Watch App Stay informed. Stay safe. Stay connected. BlockWatch is your digital neighborhood watch, providing real-time crime alerts and local safety updates directly to your phone. Whether you’re at home or traveling, BlockWatch uses a combination of official public safety records and community-verified reports to keep you one step ahead of local hazards. Why BlockWatch? In an emergency, every second counts. BlockWatch empowers your community with: Real-Time Crime Map: Visualize incidents in your area instantly. Verified Local Alerts: Distinguish between public safety data (Official) and neighbor reports (Community). Custom Watch Zones: Monitor your Home, Office, or School Zone simultaneously. Feature Breakdown The "Signature Owl Hoot": Our distinct notification sound ensures you never miss a critical safety update among the noise of other apps. Near Me Awareness: Traveling? Check the map on your home screen to see active alerts in your immediate vicinity without changing your settings. Anonymous Reporting: Post hazards or suspicious activity safely. Protect your community without compromising your personal privacy. Detailed Crimeometer Reports: Access historical data and active crime trends to better understand the safety of your surroundings. A connected community is a protected community. Join thousands of vigilant neighbors working together to build a safer environment.

What's new

Crimeometer notifications

Growing in Maps & Navigation

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