A growing call for Google Maps to incorporate crime data into its routing algorithms highlights user demand for enhanced safety features. The potential integration would allow users to avoid high-crime areas, offering a safer, albeit potentially longer, route to their destination. While privacy concerns and the complexities of accurately representing crime data remain significant hurdles, proponents argue the feature could significantly improve user peace of mind and personal safety, particularly in unfamiliar areas. Google has yet to comment on the feasibility or potential implementation of such a feature.