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Hungary Embarks on New Crime Prevention Strategy to Boost Security and Public Trust

Budapest, Hungary - In a bid to strengthen security, reduce crime, and improve citizens’ sense of safety, the Hungarian government has introduced a new National Crime Prevention Strategy for 2013-2023. The strategy aims to mitigate the negative impact of committed offenses, provide protection for families and individuals, and promote law-abiding behavior.

Key Objectives

The four priority areas of the strategy are:

  • Enhancing Urban Security: improving safety in urban areas through effective crime prevention measures
  • Preventing Juvenile Delinquency: reducing juvenile crime rates through targeted interventions and support programs
  • Preventing Victimization and Providing Support for Victims: protecting families and individuals from victimization and providing necessary support services
  • Avoiding Repetition of Offenses: preventing repeat offenders through effective rehabilitation and reintegration programs

Key Initiatives

The strategy includes the following key initiatives:

  • Developing systemic crime prevention through optimization and adjustment of current procedures and internal regulations
  • Coordinating crime prevention actions across government bodies and institutions
  • Raising awareness of the social benefits of crime prevention among various groups in society
  • Implementing effective interventions that require tangible and financial resources, with a focus on result-oriented and sustainable measures

Addressing Infringements

The strategy emphasizes the importance of preventing infringements, which can have a significant impact on citizens’ sense of security. To address this, the government plans to target the prevention of infringements through crime prevention activities.

Resource Allocation

In terms of resource allocation, the strategy advocates for a concentrated use of available grants, prioritizing continuous and systematic projects that promote coherence between local crime prevention activities. The financing of crime prevention is also expected to be formulated in a way that ensures foreseeability of the financial background at least in the medium term (4 years).

Implementation

The National Crime Prevention Council, led by Ms. Lívia Fretyán, Deputy Head of Department, will oversee the implementation of the strategy. The council has emphasized the importance of effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders to raise awareness about crime prevention programs and promote law-abiding behavior.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Lívia Fretyán Deputy Head of Department National Crime Prevention Council István u. 23-25. Budapest H-1078 Hungary livia.fretyan@bm.gov.hu