1 July 2024 · Articles
The Impact of Hot Spot Policing: Reducing Crime, One Neighbourhood at a Time
In the face of increasing urban crime, police forces across the UK are continually seeking innovative strategies to maintain public safety, build trust and work with communities to find resolutions.
One approach, which has shown significant promise, is hot spot policing. This evidence-based method focuses policing resources on small geographic areas where crime is highly concentrated. The aim is to reduce crime effectively by targeting these specific hot spots.
In this blog we’ll explore how hot spot policing is being utilised across the UK, its impact on crime reduction, and the benefits it brings to communities.