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Suchitra Karthik, National Institute of Technology Calicut, IndiaAnilkumar P.P., National Institute of Technology Calicut, India
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This paper examines the interplay of crime data, participatory planning and digital connectivity in the context of Indian cities, highlighting the critical role of community participation in fostering sustainable and safe urban environments. Crime statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau-NCRB from 2015 to 2022 and literature about urban experiences and residents’ perceptions in Indian cities are analysed. A mixed method of quantitative crime trend analysis and qualitative thematic reviews of urban experiences is used to assess the dual role of technological integration and social cohesion in understanding crime patterns and assisting crime prevention. The study underscores that data-driven approaches, when combined with participatory mechanisms, can enhance urban governance significantly. The intrinsic aspect of the Indian social fabric plays a critical and positive role in shaping community dynamics which are characterised by collective vigilance. The NCRB data indicates that the areas with strong community networks- marked by high levels of social interaction, trust and collective vigilance- demonstrate lower rates of violent crime. Conversely, poor visibility and lack of accessibility show higher crime rates, highlighting the impact of urban design on public safety. The study acknowledges that while digital connectivity and data analytics enhance governance efficiency, they cannot replace social cohesion and well-designed public spaces which play a pivotal role in deterring crime. The findings emphasize the need for a integrating community engagement into governance frameworks, ensuring equitable digital literacy, access and connectivity fostering partnerships between local governments and community organisations, for socially sustainable and safe communities in an increasingly complex urban landscape.
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Conference: ACSS2025Stream: Urban Studies
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Karthik S., & P.P. A. (2025) Urban Crime Prevention Through Participatory Planning: Integrating Data, Technology and Community Insights in India ISSN: 2186-2303 – The Asian Conference on the Social Sciences 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 265-278) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-2303.2025.22
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-2303.2025.22
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