-------- Original Message -------- Subject: crime maps decrease reporting of crime Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:53:54 -0400 From: Joel Kovarsky <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> This story has surfaced in several places the last few days: http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=16880 http://www.insurancedaily.co.uk/2011/07/14/crime-maps-decrease-reporting-of-crime/ The gist of the reports is that homeowners are reluctant to report many types of crimes in their neighborhoods due to fears that their house valuations will fall if potential buyers/renters see clusters of crimes in those neighborhoods. House-seekers are increasingly using these crime maps as adjuncts in their search for homes to buy or rent. Joel Kovarsky -- Joel Kovarsky The Prime Meridian 1839 Clay Dr., Crozet, VA 22932 USA Phone: 434-823-5696 Email: [log in to unmask] Website: http://www.theprimemeridian.com