Portland (OR) Burglary Prevention Project
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Description

This is a civilian-run program to mobilize neighborhood residents to help develop a community strategy to prevent burglaries in high-crime areas.
Resident participation was voluntary, and recommendations were shared on techniques to protect homes, such as locks, alarms, and exterior lighting; removal of fences to increase visibility; and special care during vacations. Residents were also encouraged to use cameras and place a sticker on their homes to indicate that they were protected.

Impact evaluations

The impact evaluation showed that households that participated in the program had lower burglary rates than those that did not participate. Burglaries decreased by approximately 32%, and official rates showed a decline in burglaries in the city between 1971-72 and 1973-74. These results indicate a citywide decline in burglary rates that can be attributed to the program [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Schneider, A. L. (1986). Neighborhood-based antiburglary strategies: An analysis of public and private benefits from the Portland program. Community crime prevention: Does it work, 68-86. https://popcenter.asu.edu/sites/default/files/162-schneider-neighborhoo…

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