Mazerolle, L. G., C. Kadleck and J. Roehl

1998

Oakland, CA, USA

Journal

Mazerolle, L. G., C. Kadleck and J. Roehl (1998). “Controlling Crime and Disorder Problems: The Role of Place Managers.” Criminology 36(2):371-403

In the experimental sites, fewer males were selling drugs and there were fewer signs of physical decay after the intervention relative to the control group sites that were targeted by the patrol division which showed increased disorder and drug activity. Community cohesion and active place managers also related to decreased drugs and disorder.

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Mayhew, P., R.V. Clarke, A. Sturman and J. Hough

1976

United Kingdom and Germany

Government Report

Mayhew, P., R.V. Clarke, A. Sturman and J. Hough (1976). Crime as Opportunity. Home Office Research Study; No. 34. London: H.M.S.O

Study 1: Cars protected by steering column locks had a reduced chance of being stolen; but, their increased security has in all probability resulted in older vehicles being stolen. Study 2: Vandalism occurred in places on bus where driver unable to observe.

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Mayhew, P., R.V. Clarke and D. Elliott

1989

Germany

Journal

Mayhew, P., R.V. Clarke and D. Elliott (1989). “Motorcycle Theft, Helmet Legislation and Displacement.” Howard Journal of Criminal Justice 28(1):1-8

Reports of a drop of more than 60% in motorcycle thefts in the Federal
Republic of Germany, brought about by the introduction in 1980 of fines for failing to wear a crash helmet, which was not followed by increases in thefts of cars or bicycles.

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Matthews, R., and J. Trickey

1994

Leicester, UK

Organizational Report

Matthews, R., and J. Trickey (1994b). The New Parks Crime Reduction Project. Leicester, U.K.: Centre for the Study of Public Order, University of Leicester

The New Park project succeeded in reducing the numbers of burglaries from 226 in 1992 to 181 in 1993. The number of dwellings burgled also decreased from 173 in 1992 to 139 in 1993. However, during first 5 months of year two (1994) the rate of burglary began to increase.

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Matthews, R., and J. Trickey

1994

Leicester, UK

Organizational Report

Matthews, R., and J. Trickey (1994a). The Eyres Monsell Crime Reduction Project. Leicester, U.K.: Centre for the Study of Public Order, University of Leicester

The rate of burglaries on the Eyres Monsell estate slowed in the post period increasing 10% while comparison estates experienced up to a 45% increase. Citizen perceptions improved.

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Masuda, B.,

1992

New Jersey, US

Journal

Masuda, B., (1992). “Displacement vs. Diffusion of Benefits and the Reduction of Inventory Losses in a Retail Environment.” Security Journal 3(3):131-136

High-risk merchandise was targeted for intensive cycle counting. Shrinkage was reduced substantially for targeted as well as nontargeted merchandise, suggesting diffusion of benefit.

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Loomis, D., S. Marshall, S. Wolf, C. Runyan and J. Butts

2002

North Carolina, US

Journal

Loomis, D., S. Marshall, S. Wolf, C. Runyan and J. Butts (2002). “Effectiveness of Safety Measures Recommended for Prevention of Workplace Homicide.” JAMA: Journal of American Medical Association 287(8):1011-1017

Found significant homicide reduction effects of the presence of two night time workers; bright exterior lighting; and an accumulative effect of 5 or more administrative prevention proceedures (e.g. package of security measures).

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Laycock, G., and C. Austin

1992

Basingstoke, England, UK

Journal

Laycock, G., and C. Austin (1992). “Crime Prevention in Parking Facilities.” Security Journal 3(3):154-160

Implementation of two parking lot attendants resulted in 66% decrease in car crime while comparison areas increased. Nearby catchment areas showed slight increase of 14% & 7% but not great enough to offset benefit of reduction.

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Lavrakas, P., D. Rosenbaum and F. Kaminski

1983

Evanston, IL, US

Journal

Lavrakas, P., D. Rosenbaum and F. Kaminski (1983). “Transmitting Information About Crime and Crime Prevention to Citizens: The Evanston Newsletter Quasi-Experiment.” Journal of Police Science and Administration 11(4):463-473

The study found that crime newsletters of recorded crime counts in the area and crime prevention ideas increased citizen awareness of crime but did not increase citizens' fear of crime differently than compared to those who received a newsletter without crime figures or to those who recieved not crime letter at all.

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Lavrakas, P. and J. Kushmuk

1986

Portland, OR, US

Book Chapter

Lavrakas, P. and J. Kushmuk (1986). “Evaluating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: The Portland Commercial Demonstration Project.” In D. Rosenbaum (ed.), Community Crime Prevention Does It Work? Beverly Hills, Calif.: Sage

Commercial burglaries were significantly reduced in treatment area while citywide no significant change was observed.

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