Community and the Problem of Crime

This book provides a theoretical overview of key approaches to crime and community, exploring their relationship within criminology and crime prevention policy. It covers various topics such as crime prevention paradigms, the turn to community-based approaches, the impact of fear of crime, institutional responses, and the European context. The new edition includes discussion of recent events and issues such as populist politics, austerity, the COVID-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter, MeToo, Extinction Rebellion, social media, civil liberties, and racialized US policing practices. It is an essential reading for students studying crime and community, crime prevention, and community safety.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book provides a valuable theoretical framework for understanding key approaches to crime and community, while also exploring their practical applications in various real-world contexts. Authored by an esteemed expert in the field, the book draws upon a diverse range of international case studies from Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia, offering insights into both the why and how of the relationship between crime and community.

The book delves into a range of topics, including:

Different crime prevention paradigms employed in the fight against crime
The shift towards community-based crime prevention policies in the UK and the US during the 1980s, and their subsequent evolution
The theoretical and ideological foundations of crime prevention work within and among diverse communities
The significance and impact of fear of crime on crime prevention policy
Various institutional responses to collaborating with communities in crime prevention and community safety
The translation of experiences from the UK and the US into the European context
A comparative analysis of traditional Western approaches to restorative and community-based approaches in other regions

In addition to its theoretical insights, the book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. It discusses the rise of populist politics, the centrality of "crime and disorder" in populist rhetoric, the politics of austerity, the management of crises such as economic, environmental, and COVID-19, and the subsequent lockdowns. The book also explores the impact of movements like Black Lives Matter, MeToo, and Extinction Rebellion, the significance of social media and virtual communities, the further erosion of civil liberties, and the right to privacy.

Overall, this book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complex dynamics between crime and community, and in developing effective strategies for crime prevention and community safety. Its comprehensive coverage and insightful analysis make it an essential read for anyone seeking to advance their knowledge in this field.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 156 x 244 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032162546
Edition number: 2 ed