Crime Reduction Toolkit - EMMIE Evidence Ratings
Evidence-rated crime-reduction intervention (EMMIE).
Effect on crime
reduces crime
Evidence quality
strong
Cost
moderate
What the evidence says
The Crime Reduction Toolkit is a structured intervention aimed at enhancing policing practices to reduce crime and ensure public safety. It employs a framework in which standards are set, training is provided, and best practices are shared among law enforcement professionals. Evidence suggests that when effectively implemented, these strategies can lead to significant crime reduction outcomes.
How it works
The toolkit works by standardizing policing practices through training and the dissemination of effective strategies, enabling law enforcement to address crime efficiently and effectively.
Implementation
Implementation requires active participation from policing agencies, ensuring that officers are trained in best practices and that these strategies are consistently applied across departments.
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.