noun
crime prevention
Refers to measures, policies, or activities aimed at preventing crime. Often used in official, police, or community contexts.
地域の犯罪防止活動に参加する。
Participate in local crime prevention activities.
警察は犯罪防止のためのパトロールを強化した。
The police intensified patrols for crime prevention.
防犯 is a more common, shorter synonym for crime prevention, often used in compounds like 防犯カメラ (security camera). 犯罪防止 is slightly more formal and explicit.
Compound of 犯罪 (crime) and 防止 (prevention).