Crime Reduction Toolkit
Evidence-rated crime-reduction intervention (EMMIE).
Effect on crime
reduces crime
Evidence quality
strong
Cost
moderate
What the evidence says
This intervention focuses on setting standards, providing training, and sharing good practices across policing to effectively reduce crime and enhance public safety. It is designed to connect all levels of policing to ensure a collaborative approach to crime reduction.
How it works
The intervention aims to standardize practices and enhance training among law enforcement agencies, which in turn is expected to improve their effectiveness in preventing and combating crime.
Implementation
Successful implementation requires collaboration across different policing units and ongoing support for training programs.
Source: College of Policing Crime Reduction Toolkit (What Works Centre for Crime Reduction). Summarised 2026-07-15. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the College of Policing.