Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping policing practices around the world. Predictive policing, as an important application of artificial intelligence in the field of public security, has received increasing attention in China. However, although this technology has demonstrated significant advantages in crime prevention and resource optimization, it has also raised many ethical issues, including privacy protection, algorithmic bias, and possible violations of civil rights. This paper explores the current state of predictive policing in the context of China, highlighting the value of technological innovation and the ethical dilemmas it poses, while proposing solutions tailored to China’s specific circumstances to balance technology and ethics.