Crime Prevention In India: The Need For A Multidimensional Approach
- IJLLR Journal
- Feb 28
- 1 min read
Ishaan D. Joshi CFPSE CFMLE, The University of Edinburgh Law School
ABSTRACT
Crime prevention in India requires a multidimensional approach that integrates economic, social, and technological strategies to address its complex and diverse challenges. With crime rates varying significantly across rural and urban regions, a one-size-fits-all approach fails to deliver equitable outcomes. Urban centers benefit from enhanced police presence, infrastructure, and technological interventions, while rural areas often face resource constraints, socio-economic disparities, and vulnerabilities tied to caste and gender dynamics. This article advocates for holistic crime prevention strategies that tackle root causes, strengthen law enforcement capabilities, and foster community involvement. Economic initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana have improved urban safety by reducing homelessness and informal settlements, while rural interventions such as Self-Help Groups empower marginalized communities, reducing economic drivers of crime. Technological advancements, including AI-driven predictive policing tools and the use of drones in surveillance, as seen in Punjab’s anti-Naxal operations, offer scalable solutions to modernize crime prevention efforts. By addressing intersectional challenges, such as caste- based vulnerabilities in rural policing, and leveraging data-driven decision- making, India can establish an integrated framework for crime prevention. This approach balances enforcement with systemic reform, ensuring safety and justice for all citizens, irrespective of socio-economic or geographic disparities.
Keywords: Crime Prevention, Multidimensional Approach, Economic Inequality, Rural Policing, India
