Violent Halifax Map 2007

We've combed through the city police archives and our own records to produce this shocking map of violent crimes in 2007.

Violent crimes which were reported to police are represented with blue push-pin icons. The unreported crimes we've learned about are represented in red. Click on the markers for a detailed description of the crime.

Click here for a larger map.

Share your personal experiences of violence on the streets of Halifax - where and when, who and how. Email your stories to mikef@thecoast.ca or post them here, by logging in to comment, below.

Also, check out: Attacked in Halifax - The Coast violence forum.

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Very cool map. thanks for the info. :)

Posted by gnomepage on November 13, 2007 at 4:00 AM | Report this comment

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