Through the public health approach looking at the root causes of crime, we can a targeted plan and develop the community in a substantial meaningful way to alleviate poverty, inequality, unemployment, lack of education, substance abuse , mental health issues and community breakdown.

By promoting the following: 

Community Engagement: Engaging the community members in decision making processes, fostering trust between residents and law enforcement and promoting community cohesion.

Early intervention and support: Identifying individuals engaging in criminal behaviour early on and providing them with support services can prevent them from entering the criminal justice system. Access to education, mental health services, substance abuse treament, job training and housing assistance are all support services that greatly reduce their chances of engaging in criminal activity.

Promoting health and Well-being:  social determinants of health such as no access to healthcare, can indirectly reduce crime rates. Improving overall community well-being can lead to lower stress levels, substance abuse and violence.

Prevention over punishment: Preventing crime before it occurs rather than soley relying on punitive measures, Implementing strategies that address risk factors and promote protectives factors in individuals and communities.

• Highlight collaborations and projects aimed at community policing, neighborhood watch programs, and crime reduction.
• Give locals access to materials on safety advice, crime data, and ways they can make their neighborhood safer causes and reduce crime as a result.