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Understanding NatCrim: National Criminal Data Coverage and Configuration

NatCrim (National Criminal Data) provides nationwide visibility into criminal records, helping organizations close gaps left by county-only searches. With extensive coverage and configurable filters, NatCrim enables faster, more reliable, and more strategic screening.


Key Benefits of NatCrim

  • 98% population coverage – representing 333M out of 340M people in the U.S.

  • 2,100+ data sources across all 50 states

  • 1B+ records nationwide, including county, state, and federal sources

  • Fresh, timely updates – pre-adjudicated records refreshed daily

  • Rich, actionable data – 89% of records include charge descriptions, 79% include DOBs


How NatCrim Helps

  • Uncover hidden risk – Identify criminal activity across jurisdictions that local checks may miss.

  • Adapt to varying roles – Customize filters for different job types, industries, or compliance needs.

  • Support confident decisions – Equip hiring teams with reliable data to reduce delays and uncertainty.

  • Boost accuracy with SSN Trace – Link records more confidently to individuals by pairing with Social Security Trace.


Coverage Details

  • Court and DOC records across 2,100+ sources

  • Near-complete national coverage at 98.23%

  • Broad applicability for gig, remote, and cross-state hires


Using Filters and Profiles

NatCrim allows users to tailor searches using customizable filters:

  • Name Matching – Exact or partial match for first, middle, and last names

  • Date of Birth Options – Control inclusion of partial or missing DOBs

  • Age Range Filters – Exclude records outside selected minimum/maximum ages

  • Case Type Filters – Select specific record categories (criminal, warrant, arrest, etc.)

  • Date Range Controls – Search by offense, file, or disposition date with configurable lookback periods

Profiles

  • Create custom profiles for different clients or workflows.

  • Assign filters once and reuse them for consistency.

  • Profiles can be added, edited, or deleted in Connect.


Ordering NatCrim

NatCrim can be ordered via multiple platforms:

  1. Connect (Single Orders) – Requires name + DOB; option to include SSN Trace.

  2. Connect (Batch Orders) – Supports bulk uploads with defined search codes (NatCrim, NatCrimSSN, SS Trace).

  3. Accio – Use Multijurisdictional Criminal History or Alias Criminal History search types.

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