ABOUT GMETER
WHAT IS GMETER?
GMeter is a city crime index tool that gives any US city a score from 1 to 10. It is designed for entertainment and general awareness — not for official or professional use.
DATA SOURCES
GMeter sources its data from publicly available sources including Census data, FBI data, and other publicly published data. All data used is aggregated and processed to produce the GMeter crime index score.
SCORE GUIDE
| 1 | EXTREMELY SAFE |
| 2 | VERY SAFE |
| 3 | SAFE |
| 4 | BELOW AVERAGE |
| 5 | AVERAGE |
| 6 | ABOVE AVERAGE |
| 7 | ELEVATED |
| 8 | HIGH |
| 9 | VERY HIGH |
| 10 | GHETTO! |
COVERAGE
GMeter currently covers 7,779 US cities with a minimum population of 500 residents.
LIMITATIONS
The GMeter score is a general index and should not be used as a definitive measure of safety for any specific neighborhood, street, or area within a city. Not all crimes are reported, and reporting practices vary between jurisdictions. Score may or may not reflect crime happening in the immediate area. Always be aware of your surroundings and think for yourself.