police-uk-api-mcp-server

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A Python-based MCP server providing tools to access and interact with the police.uk API, offering data on crimes, police forces, neighbourhoods, and stop-and-search incidents.

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Overview

The police-uk-api-mcp-server is a Python-based server that provides tools to access and interact with the police.uk API, offering data on crimes, police forces, neighbourhoods, and stop-and-search incidents.

To use the server, clone the repository, install the required packages, and run the server using Python. You can then configure it to integrate with an MCP ecosystem.

21 distinct tools for querying police.uk API endpoints. - Retrieve street-level crimes, neighbourhood details, force information, stop-and-search records, and more. - Built with FastMCP for easy integration into MCP-compatible systems. - Error handling and clear documentation for each tool.

Accessing real-time crime data for specific neighbourhoods.
Analyzing stop-and-search incidents for research purposes.
Integrating police data into applications for enhanced public safety.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect police-uk-api-mcp-server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-police-uk-api-mcp-server-dwain-barnes"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What are the prerequisites for using this server?

You need Python 3.11+ and the required packages: mcp and requests.

Is there documentation available?

Yes, the server comes with clear documentation for each tool.

Can I integrate this server with other systems?

Yes, it is designed for easy integration into MCP-compatible systems.

Research and data