Criminology

Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.

Practical Applications

Crime Prevention in Communities

Keeping Communities Safe

Community-based crime prevention aims to stop crime before it happens by involving everyone—residents, police, schools, and businesses.

Popular Strategies

  • Neighborhood watch programs
  • Better street lighting and security cameras
  • Youth activities to keep kids engaged

Everyone Plays a Role

By working together, communities can create safer environments and reduce opportunities for crime.

Examples

  • Residents form a neighborhood watch group and report suspicious activity.

  • A city installs more lights in parks to discourage vandalism.