The effect of community policing forums within Glenmore and Umbilo communities in Durban, South Africa.

Key Points

• To assess the impact of community policing forums on crime and safety perceptions in the Glenmore and Umbilo communities.
• Analysis of community policing forums implemented in Glenmore and Umbilo
• Qualitative surveys to gauge community perceptions of safety
• Comparative assessment with crime statistics
• Community policing initiatives led to improved perceptions of safety
• Increased community engagement noted within the policing forums
• Reduction in reported minor crimes in community areas involved in policing forums