Rural Crime Prevention: Theory, Tactics and Techniques

Rural crime has long been overlooked in crime prevention, but this book provides an in-depth analysis of initiatives and strategies in international contexts. It recognizes the diversity and unique features of rural places and incorporates non-academic voices to link theory and practice. Proactive responses based on evidence can enhance community safety, individual well-being, and alleviate pressure on the criminal justice system.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Rural crime has long been a neglected aspect of crime prevention efforts, despite its significant economic and social costs. To address this issue, sustained academic interrogation is essential to challenge prevailing myths and reduce the substantial impact of rural crime on communities. Rural Crime Prevention: Theory, Tactics, and Techniques is a comprehensive book that critically examines, challenges, considers, and assesses a range of crime prevention initiatives across diverse international contexts. It recognizes the unique characteristics of rural areas and how they influence crime rates, experiences, and responses. Importantly, the book incorporates non-academic voices, bridging theory and scholarship with practical insights.

Proactive responses to rural offending based on robust evidence can foster a sense of safety and security in communities, improve individual well-being, and alleviate the burden on the overburdened criminal justice system. This book offers a valuable opportunity to focus on crime prevention in regional, rural, and remote parts of the world. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book appeals to students and scholars of criminology, policing, sociology, and practitioners seeking to learn about best-practice international approaches to rural crime prevention in the twenty-first century.

Weight: 574g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367483661