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    Statistical analysis of criminal offences recorded in Kampala Central division:
    (Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2019-04) Ikuzwe, Benjamin
    The general aim of the study was to make a statistical analysis of criminal offences recorded in Kampala Central Division—a study of Kabalagala Police Divisional Station. The objectives of the study were to establish the criminal activities committed, to ascertain the causes of criminal activities committed, to determine the challenges of eradicating criminal activities and to establish the possible means of eradicating crime in Kabalagala Police Station Area. Findings on the criminal activities committed in Kabalagala Police Station area revealed that there were quite a number of criminal activities that were committed by people in the area. This indicates that crimes vary depending on the intentions of the offenders. Findings on the causes of criminal activities committed in Kabalagala Police Station area revealed there were a number of causes that lead to people to law breaking. No single factor is said to lead people into committing felonies. Findings on challenges revealed that numerous challenges are confronted by police in crime eradication ranging from logistics to man power inadequacy and others from the community. Findings on the possible means of eradicating crime include both the government and the community support and other stakeholders. Based, on the findings of the research on community policing in Kabalagala Police station, Kampala District, lessons can be drawn. Community policing is a growing strategy for the prevention of crime and management of conflict. However, its implementation must be holistic and community members must work towards one direction if it is to prevent crimes. Secondly, the success of the government in empowering the Police with the resources necessary for the implementation of community policing and the extent to which the police use such resources is important for the success of community policing. Talking into consideration all factors, the contribution of community policing in crime prevention and its impact on the management of conflict and the ushering of relative peace in Kabalagala Police station, Kampala District is largely acknowledged by the public. Nevertheless, to achieve the desired full impact, the implementer need to revisit the program, address weakness, work against the threats and utilize as best as possible the available opportunities.