Find out what works in crime reduction.
The crime reduction toolkit summarises the best available research evidence on what works to reduce crime.
Use the crime reduction toolkit to see:
- the impact of different interventions on crime
- how and where interventions work
- how to implement the interventions and their cost
The systematic reviews are interpreted, rated and presented using the EMMIE framework.
| Intervention | Effect on crime | Quality of evidence (Effect) | Pin row to the top of the table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body-worn cameras |
Mixed findings
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
|
| Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for domestic violence |
Some reduction
|
Strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is strong |
|
| Criminal sanctions to prevent domestic violence |
Mixed findings
|
Low The quality of evidence (of impact) is low |
|
| Educational interventions to prevent relationship violence |
Some reduction
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
|
| Firearm laws |
Overall reduction
|
Low The quality of evidence (of impact) is low |
|
| Health visitors |
Overall reduction
|
Moderate The quality of evidence (of impact) is moderate |
|
| Healthcare screening for domestic abuse |
Overall reduction
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
|
| Limiting alcohol sales |
Mixed findings
|
Moderate The quality of evidence (of impact) is moderate |
|
| Motivational interviewing for domestic abusers |
Overall reduction
|
Strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is strong |
|
| Problem-oriented policing |
Overall reduction
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
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| Second responder programmes to prevent domestic abuse |
Mixed findings
|
Very strong The quality of evidence (of impact) is very strong |
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