Criminality and the urban landscape have historically proven to go hand in hand, however cities are also the playground for innovative solutions to criminality. The urban is often researched to...Show moreCriminality and the urban landscape have historically proven to go hand in hand, however cities are also the playground for innovative solutions to criminality. The urban is often researched to discover these factors that determine criminal behavior, subsequently this knowledge is used to understand and act upon criminality. Fairly recently, intelligence-led crime mitigation strategies have gained popularity, however this was not without heavy critique. This thesis tries to add to the debate on proactive intelligence-led policing by first analyzing the come about of this strategy, thereafter the practice itself will be investigated accompanied by the concerns that are related to the subject. Subsequently, the framework proposed by Jacobs will be explained and utilized to assess the effectiveness of proactive intelligence-led policing in three different European cities (Amsterdam, London & Athens). The thesis will conclude with some final remarks on proactive policing and brief (tailored) policy advice to improve the effectiveness of proactive intelligence-led policing within these cities.Show less
