On the basis of a brief historical sweep of developments in crime prevention in England and Wales, and of an examination of some specific examples of contestation, this article presents the argument that crime prevention is in essence a political matter, notwithstanding the desires of many who would wish to understand it in purely technical or scientific terms. It is suggested that practitioners need to appreciate and engage with the political nature of crime prevention in order to succeed in their pursuit of a path towards effective practice.

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