As per Lawkidunya, Crime Prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk, and the initiation of action to remove or reduce it. Crime Prevention programs will reduce crime, stimulate public awareness concerning crime prevention and enhance our communities.
Why is Crime Prevention Important
Effective, responsible crime prevention enhances the quality of life of all citizens. It has long-term benefits in terms of reducing the costs associated with the formal criminal justice system, as well as other social costs that result from crime.” (Economic and Social Council resolution 2002/13, annex), (above) .
What is Crime Prevention Theory
Basic of Theory: Aimed at identifying conditions of the physical and social environment that provide opportunities for or precipitate criminal acts and the alteration of those conditions so that no crimes occur. Main Idea: Crime can be facilitated or inhibited by features of the physical environment.