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August 14, 2026Open Access

Gated Neighbourhoods and Crime Prevention in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

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GJGloria JAMESPAPh.D Timothy Abayomi ATOYEBIEYEdime Yunusa

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey demonstrates reduced crime prevalence in gated residential communities, highlighting the need for integrated public police coordination.

Key Points

  • To investigate the prevalence of crime, the typologies of gated neighbourhoods, and their effectiveness in crime prevention.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional descriptive survey grounded in Broken Window Theory among residents and vigilante members (population N=352,300; sample N=399).
  • Selected participants using multi-stage sampling and the Taro Yamane formula, collecting data through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews.
  • Identified a statistically significant negative correlation between gated neighbourhood interventions and local crime prevalence (r(379) = -0.391, p = .000).
  • Observed no statistically significant difference in safety perceptions between male and female residents (t(379) = -1.816, p = .070).
  • Found that while physical barriers deter common offenses such as burglary and theft, high security costs and weak public police collaboration limit operational efficacy.

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JAMES et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7ec79cb70b84ec8b914200https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21900638
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