Trust, Collaboration and Policing: A Qualitative Study of Street Crime in Karachi

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2025
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Abstract
This research explores the effectiveness of community policing in addressing street crime in Karachi, Pakistan, a city facing persistent socio-political instability and rising urban crime. While conventional policing methods have struggled to curb offenses such as muggings and drug activity, this study adopts a qualitative approach through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with police personnel, community representatives, and local residents. Thematic analysis highlights critical factors shaping outcomes, including the establishment of trust between law enforcement and citizens, collaboration with neighborhood leaders, officer training, and the availability of resources. Results suggest that community policing can substantially reduce street crime when mutual trust and active community participation are present. Nonetheless, resource shortages, political interference, and widespread public skepticism limit its overall impact. The study concludes that effective crime prevention requires stronger institutional support, investment in training and resources, decentralization of decision-making, and the use of technology to promote accountability and communication.
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Authors Abdul Ghaffar Korai, Shah Faisal Shah, Amjad Ali Mangi
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Journal Annals of Human and Social Sciences
Year 2025
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10.35484/ahss.2025(6-III)53
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https://ojs.ahss.org.pk/journal/article/view/1071
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