Browsing by Subject "Crime"
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Application of GIS in crime prediction: a case study of burglary within Nakawa Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-02-02)Crime is a common social problem that affects the quality of life and the economic growth of a society. Whether causing physical harm, psychological trauma or economic setbacks, crime affects everyone. In most developing ... -
Body type and type of crime among prison inmates around Kampala : a case of Luzira Prison
(Makerere University, 2023)This study was conducted to assess the influence of body type on the type of crime committed by offenders in prisons in Uganda. The study was specifically guided by three objectives; to assess body type of offenders, to ... -
Effectiveness of Uganda Police Force in combating crime in Kabale District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The study examined the effectiveness of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) in combating crime in Uganda with a specific focus on Kabale District. To establish this effectiveness, the study inquired into the causes and nature ... -
The interface between indigenous and modern law: Interrogating social disorder, violence and crime among the Lugbara of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This study explored the interface between indigenous and modern law: interrogating social disorder, violence and crime among the Lugbara of Uganda, 1914-2010. It questioned the prevalence of social disorder, violence and ... -
The role of urban planning and design in the prevention of crime in Kampala City: A Case study of Kabalagala Commercial District
(Makerere University, 2019-07)The present-day crime prevention measures embraced in Uganda appear to be unsuccessful in averting crime. These approaches comprise of the criminal justice system (courts), formal/organized surveillance, social crime ... -
Spatio-temporal crime analysis and mapping system
(2007-03)The study focused on improving crime analysis and mapping in Uganda Police Force using Geographical information system (GIS) and other analytical tools. To achieve the aim of the study, Spatio-temporal crime Analysis and ... -
Urbanization and crime in Kawempe Division Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Urbanisation is a global trend reflecting the growing population of the world (McCarney, 2019). The urban populations of less-developed countries are currently increasing at a faster rate than those of more-developed ...