High rates of criminal activities unfortunately are an essential feature of modern urban life in most countries. The conditions of living, psychological and social issues evolving in cities often favour deviating, criminal behaviour. Situations, with this kind of behaviour becomes even a socially accepted norm within a given community, are met, unfortunately, quite often.. The Police are and always will be the first line of defence when tackling crime Whilst there are many forms of policing available to them including foot and mobile patrols along with community Policing with high presence/visibility, McNamara argues that only a multi disciplinary partnership can succeed against crime with residents being the foundation of any fight that tackles the problems of society. Therefore In order to understand the question we have to examine some of the evidence that is documented with regard to community crime initiatives that have worked in a multi partnership. These partnerships have involved the police, residents and the voluntary and private sector and it is not just simply about applying the "Broken Window" theory to estates. …
