This guidance document presents a practical framework for designing, implementing, and sustaining a preventative approach to crime. Drawing on international good practices, the publication introduces six interrelated pillars of crime prevention: community engagement, intelligence, physical security, environmental design, situational problem solving, and technical solutions. It highlights the importance of tailoring these approaches to local crime patterns, risks, and social contexts.
The guidance also outlines governance arrangements at the national, regional, and local levels, emphasizing the importance of institutional coordination, professional development, community engagement and consent, and respect for human rights. Designed for policymakers, law enforcement authorities and partner organizations, the guidance offers a flexible and adaptable reference that can be applied across different legal systems, institutional capacities, and cultural contexts to strengthen sustainable crime prevention efforts
