NCJ Number
154041
Editor(s)
M Alexeyeva,
A Patrignani
Date Published
1994
Length
174 pages
Annotation
This study examined the extent, morphology, and typology of crime in Moscow, in order to assess the extent of social concern, analyze crime prevention policy, and recommend ways of both improving the activities of law enforcement while enhancing the participation of other social institutions and groups in urban crime prevention.
Abstract
Data were gathered through official crime statistics, socioeconomic analyses of the different areas of the city, and surveys. The analysis focuses on crime in Moscow, offender characteristics, law enforcement officials' attitudes toward crime prevention, citizens' victimization experiences and attitudes, and current trends in crime prevention in the city. The most acute crime and criminal justice problems in the city are the spread of personal property theft, particularly car theft; an increase in violent crimes; the involvement of teenagers in criminal activity; criminality by newcomers; an increase in organized crime and criminal gang activity; lack of cooperation among law enforcement officials and citizens; and high levels of victimization, fear of crime, and dissatisfaction with police among the public. 51 tables, 14 figures, and 1 appendix