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# Criminals In Your Area
CriminalSearches.com

By Yolanda Solo | Published 2008-07-25 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crime-busters-find-out-which-criminals-are-in-your-area-with-criminalsearch
References: [killerstartups](http://www.killerstartups.com/Search/criminalsearches-com-is-your-ex-a-criminalfind-out) & [criminalsearches](http://www.criminalsearches.com)

Every day we meet new people, let tradesmen into our homes and leave babysitters alone with our kids, but do you really know anything about them?

With Criminalsearches.com you can do a quick [background check on anyone for free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-data-leak-checker) and find out if they have a criminal record. Drunk drivers, sex offenders, violent criminals, thieves, they are all there.

In the sex offenders section, they give a list of those living in your street or zip code area, complete with a photo, distinguishing marks and last known address.

You can also sign up for [criminal alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app) and track up to five names for free and receive email updates when any of their details change. If you want a more detailed report the site takes you to Peoplefinders.com to purchase a report but these are relatively inexpensive.

Personally, CriminalSearches.com is one site that I love and hate. On the one hand I don´t want to find out that where I live is filled with criminals and sex offenders, but on the other, if I was looking for a flatmate, babysitter or someone to renovate my house, it would be the first place I would go.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 49% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Background Checking:** Opportunity to create innovative platforms that offer comprehensive background checks on individuals for various purposes.
- **Criminal Records Search:** Disruptive potential in developing advanced online tools that provide easy and free access to criminal records for personal safety.
- **Real-time Alerts:** Potential for developing systems that provide instant updates on criminal records to enhance personal safety.

### Where This Applies

- **Personal Safety:** Opportunity for businesses that provide personal safety services and tools, focusing on background checks and criminal records search.
- **Online Marketplaces:** Opportunity for online platforms and marketplaces to integrate background check services for individuals seeking services like babysitting, home renovation, etc.
- **Technology and Security:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop advanced systems and software to streamline background checking and criminal records search processes.

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