Program Profile: Operation Rowan (United Kingdom)

This program involves 15 minutes of police patrol in high-crime hot spots to reduce crime.

Evidence Rating: Promising | One study

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This program involves 15 minutes of police patrol in high-crime hot spots to reduce crime. The program is rated Promising. There were statistically significant reductions in reports of violent crimes and robbery and other crimes against personal victims in hot spots on treatment days, compared with control days.

A Promising rating implies that implementing the program may result in the intended outcome(s).

This program's rating is based on evidence that includes at least one high-quality randomized controlled trial.

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Geography: Urban

Setting (Delivery): High Crime Neighborhoods/Hot Spots

Program Type: Community-Oriented Policing, General deterrence, Hot Spots Policing, Specific deterrence, Violence Prevention

Current Program Status: Active