1. GCSE Sociology Year 11
Lesson objective: To identify/describe/explain ways of reducing crime in the
local neighbourhood, community and in society generally
Your Task:
Produce a leaflet for families new to the local area to explain how crime is being
dealt with and reduced in the neighbourhood
Points to include:
• Role of the Police and PCSOs
• CCTV & street lighting
• Anti-climb paint/anti-graffiti measures
• Forensic Science & DNA testing
• Neighbourhood Watch Schemes
• Police/Council ‘crackdowns’ – on drug dealing, teenage gangs, drink driving,
mobile phone use and driving, litter and dog fouling
• Punishments such as ASBOs/Fixed Penalty Notices
• Easier ways to report crime using the Internet and Crimestoppers
helpline
Websites to help you:
http://www.upmystreet.com
http://www.ourwatch.org.uk/
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJusticeAndTheLaw/CrimePrevention/DG_181651
http://www.police.uk/
Examination questions
1. Identify two ways in which the government aims to reduce crime in the
local community (2 marks)
One way is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
For example …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Another way is ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
For example …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..
2. Describe one way in which the government has tried to reduce crime in
the local community and explain how effective this policy has been
(5 marks)
One way in which …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….……………….
For example ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………
This has been effective because ……………………….…………………….. and …………………………………….…………………
However, …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….