Targeted Crime Prevention Strategies Show Promising Impact on Offenses
Situational crime prevention focuses on targeting specific problems, places, people, or times to reduce crime. By identifying areas, individuals, and items at risk of being victimized, this approach aims to prevent crime more effectively. The strategy involves thorough planning before implementation to have a more focused impact. Since the 1980s, situational crime prevention has grown, with various techniques showing success in reducing a wide range of offenses.