kriminalpreventiva
Kriminalpreventiva is a field of criminology and public policy focused on reducing crime and the fear of crime by altering circumstances that enable or encourage criminal behavior. The term combines 'kriminal' (crime) and 'preventiva' (preventive) and is used in Swedish and international contexts to describe proactive measures rather than punishment. Crime prevention encompasses activities aimed at reducing opportunities for crime, addressing root causes, and improving social safety.
Criminal prevention is often described through three levels: primary prevention (reducing risk factors before crimes occur),
Situational methods include CPTED principles, improved street lighting, target hardening, CCTV surveillance, access control, and urban
Effectiveness varies by context; well-designed evaluations show reductions in crime in some settings but not in
Ultimately kriminalpreventiva seeks to create safer communities by reducing opportunities for crime and addressing underlying vulnerabilities,