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Author(s):

Henig, J.

Date:

1984

Study Location:

Washington, DC, US

Manuscript Type:

Organizational Report

Full Citation:

Henig, J. (1984). Citizens Against Crime: An Assessment of the Neighborhood Watch Program in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.: Center for Washington Area Studies, George Washington University

Results:

There was no reduction of crime in treatment areas different than that experienced in comparison areas.

File:

85-Henig.pdf (302.06 KB)

Study Number:

85.00

Author(s):

Hauritz, M., R. Homel, M. Townsley, T. Burrows and G. McIlwain

Date:

1998

Study Location:

North Queensland, AUS

Manuscript Type:

Government Report

Full Citation:

Hauritz, M., R. Homel, M. Townsley, T. Burrows and G. McIlwain (1998). An Evaluation of the Local Government Safety Action Projects in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay. Mt. Gravatt, Australia: Centre for Crime Policy and Public Safety, School of Justice Administration, Griffith University

Results:

There was a decline of 56.5% in all aggressive and violent incidents, and a decline of at least 75% in physical assaults.

File:

83-Hauritz_et_al.pdf (633.03 KB)

Study Number:

83.00

Author(s):

Hale, C., C. Harris, S. Uglow, L. Gilling and A. Netten

Date:

2004

Study Location:

North & South Town, UK

Manuscript Type:

Government Report

Full Citation:

Hale, C., C. Harris, S. Uglow, L. Gilling and A. Netten (2004). Targeting the Markets for Stolen Goods – Two Targeted Policing Initiative Projects. Home Office Development and Practice Report; 17. London: Home Office, Research, Development and Statistics Directorate

Results:

Generally, reductions in the two project areas were about the same as reductions experience elswhere. In one respect, early indication of success is shown as project area had 9.4 per cent reduction in average recorded figures for burglary in a dwelling compared to 7.1 per cent force-wide.

File:

82-Hale.pdf (100.58 KB)

Study Number:

82.00

Author(s):

Griffiths, M.

Date:

2003

Study Location:

Gillingham, Kent, UK

Manuscript Type:

Dissertation

Full Citation:

Griffiths, M. (2003). Town Centre CCTV: An Examination of Crime Reduction in Gillingham, Kent. Reading, U.K.: University of Reading

Results:

The results show that Gillingham witnessed an average reduction of 35% of the total reported crime rate in the High Street and adjacent car parks compared to a 0.05% reduction in the control area.

File:

79-Griffiths.pdf (203.83 KB)

Study Number:

79.00

Author(s):

Goodwin, V.

Date:

2002

Study Location:

Devonport, Tasmania, UK

Manuscript Type:

Government Report

Full Citation:

Goodwin, V. (2002). Evaluation of the Devonport CCTV Scheme. Hobart, Tasmania: Crime Prevention and Community Safety Council

Results:

All crimes examined increased during post implementation of CCTV, except burglary which decreased. Community perceptions of CCTV were favorable.

File:

76-Goodwin.pdf (136.84 KB)

Study Number:

76.00

Author(s):

Goff, C.

Date:

1981

Study Location:

Roseburg, OR, US

Manuscript Type:

Organizational Report

Full Citation:

Goff, C. (1981). An Evaluation of Roseburg's Residential and Commercial Crime Prevention Project. Salem, Ore.: Oregon Law Enforcement Council

Results:

For residential, in treatment area the rate of burglaries decreased only slightly (4.4 to 4.0), while larceny increased and attempted burglaries increased (1% to 2.6%). For retail, attempted and completed burglaries decreased (about 9%) while credit card fraud increased 25%.

File:

75-Goff.pdf (502.28 KB)

Study Number:

75.00

Author(s):

Gill, M., J. Allen, J. Bryan, D. Kara, R. Little, S. Waples, A. Spriggs, J. Argomaniz, P. Jessiman, J. Kilworth and D. Swain

Date:

2005

Study Location:

United Kingdom

Manuscript Type:

Government Report

Full Citation:

Gill, M., J. Allen, J. Bryan, D. Kara, R. Little, S. Waples, A. Spriggs, J. Argomaniz, P. Jessiman, J. Kilworth and D. Swain (2005). The Impact of CCTV: Fourteen Case Studies. Home Office Online Report 15/05. London: Home Office, Research, Development and Statistics Directorate

Results:

3 of 14 case studies found significant reductions in crime; with others revealing either no reductions relative to comparison areas or inconclusive related to methodological limitations.

File:

74-Gill_et_al.pdf (676.47 KB)

Study Number:

74.00

Author(s):

Gill, M., and V. Turbin

Date:

1998

Study Location:

Leeds & Sheffield, UK

Manuscript Type:

Book Chapter

Full Citation:

Gill, M., and V. Turbin (1999). “Evaluating 'Realistic Evaluation': Evidence from a Study of CCTV.” In K. Painter and N. Tilley (eds.), Surveillance of Public Space: CCTV, Street Lighting and Crime Prevention. Crime Prevention Studies, Vol. 10. Monsey, N.Y.: Criminal Justice Press

Results:

In one store effect of CCTV inconclusive. In the other store insertion of CCTV resulted in decrease of inventory shrinkage from £600 to £200.

File:

07-GillTurbin.pdf (143.75 KB)

Study Number:

73.00

Author(s):

Forrester, D., M. Chatterton and K. Pease

Date:

1988

Study Location:

Rochdale, UK

Manuscript Type:

Government Report

Full Citation:

Forrester, D., M. Chatterton and K. Pease (1988). The Kirkholt Burglary Prevention Demonstration Project, Rochdale. Crime Prevention Unit; Paper 13. London: Home Office, Crime Prevention Unit

Results:

Reduction in burglary on the estate from 1 in 4 in 1986 period to 1 in 8 in same period of 1987. Repeat victimization fell to zero. Comparison area crime stayed about the same.

File:

71-Kirkholt.pdf (451.29 KB)

Study Number:

71.00

Author(s):

Felson, M.., R. Berends, B. Richardson and A. Veno

Date:

1997

Study Location:

Victoria, AUS

Manuscript Type:

Book Series

Full Citation:

Felson, M.., R. Berends, B. Richardson and A. Veno (1997). “Reducing Pub Hopping and Related Crime.” In R. Homel (ed.), Policing for Prevention: Reducing Crime, Public Intoxication and Injury. Crime Prevention Studies, Vol. 7. Monsey, N.Y.: Criminal Justice Press

Results:

Pub hopping decreased and the rate of serious assaults decreased in treatment area from 117 to 64 per 100K population compared to an increase from 77 to 101 per 100k population in comparison surrounding cities.

File:

04_felson.pdf (179.18 KB)

Study Number:

70.00

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