Find out what works in crime reduction.
The crime reduction toolkit summarises the best available research evidence on what works to reduce crime.
Use the crime reduction toolkit to see:
- the impact of different interventions on crime
- how and where interventions work
- how to implement the interventions and their cost
The systematic reviews are interpreted, rated and presented using the EMMIE framework.
| Intervention | Effect on crime | Quality of evidence (Effect) | Pin row to the top of the table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alley gating |
Overall reduction
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
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| Closed-circuit television (CCTV) |
Overall reduction
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
|
| Hot spots policing |
Overall reduction
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
|
| Measures to reduce repeat victimisation – burglary |
Overall reduction
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
|
| Neighbourhood Watch |
Overall reduction
|
Strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is strong |
|
| Problem-oriented policing |
Overall reduction
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
|
| Street lighting |
Overall reduction
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
|
| Victim-offender mediation |
Overall reduction, some rises
|
Strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is strong |
|
| Youth curfews |
Mixed findings
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
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