NCJ Number
95845
Journal
Police Journal Volume: 57 Issue: 3 Dated: (July-September 1984) Pages: 221-233
Date Published
1984
Length
13 pages
Annotation
The Neighborhood Crime Watch program implemented in Lakewood, Colo., was instrumental in reducing residential burglaries in the 15 neighborhoods examined in an evaluation study.
Abstract
The program had five components: public awareness, education, self-help, Operation Identification, and deterrence. The study examined the 15 neighborhoods 1 year before and 1 year after their exposure to the program. Residential burglaries had been reduced by 76.9 percent, and the results were statistically significant. Eleven of the 15 neighborhoods experienced reductions in burglaries, while 4 experienced no change. Further research within other jurisdictions is needed. It should not be assumed that a successful crime prevention program can be generalized across jurisdictional lines. All police administrators should evaluate the programs operating within their agencies. Tabular data and 10 references are supplied.