Crime Prevention is a pattern of attitudes and behaviors directed both at reducing the threat of crime and enhancing the sense of security to positively influence the quality of life in our society and to develop environments where crime cannot flourish.

The Ten Principles of Crime Prevention

1. Preventing crime is everyone's business.
2. Preventing crime is more than security.
3. Preventing crime is a responsibility of all levels and agencies of government.
4. Preventing crime is linked with solving social problems.
5. Preventing crime is cost effective.
6. Preventing crime requires a central role in law enforcement.
7. Preventing crime requires cooperation and collaboration by all elements of the community.
8. Preventing crime requires education.
9. Preventing crime requires tailoring to local needs & conditions.
10. Preventing crime requires continual evaluation and improvement.