New crime maps detailing offences reported in Northern Ireland on a street by street basis have been launched online.

Members of the public will be able to assess how safe or otherwise an area is using the postcode search service.

The maps, which are updated on a monthly basis, outline data on 11 categories of offence - burglary; anti-social behaviour; robbery; vehicle crime; violent crime; public disorder and weapons; shoplifting; criminal damage and arson; other theft; drugs; and other crime.