NEIGHBOURHOOD CRIMES AND PREVENTION TIPS MEANING OF CRIME

Subject : Security Education

Class : Primary

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 2

Topic :

NEIGHBOURHOOD CRIMES AND PREVENTION TIPS 

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to should be able to:

1. Explain the concept of a crime.
2. State 5 common crimes in the neighbourhood.
3. Suggest 4 ways of preventing crimes in the neighbourhood.

Instructional material/Reference material: Textbooks and internet research

Building Background /connection to prior knowledge: pupils have learnt about 

CONTENT:  NEIGHBOURHOOD CRIMES AND PREVENTION TIPS 

MEANING OF CRIME

    Crimes like stealing, lying, fighting, drug abuse, child abuse, etc. are unacceptable behaviour in our society.

  All forms of crime are punishable by the family, school, community and government authority.

    A crime is an unacceptable behaviour punishable by a state or other authority. 

A crime is an act that is against the law. When someone breaks the law by doing something harmful or wrong, they have committed a crime. Some examples of crimes include theft, vandalism, and hurting someone on purpose. The police and the justice system work to find out who committed the crime and to make sure that person is held responsible.

EXAMPLES OF CRIMES 

1. Lying
2. Stealing
3. Rape (sex abuse)
4. Fighting
5. Murder
6. Burglary
7. Discrimination
8. Advance free fraud (419)
9. Sale of contaminated food
10. Dealing in fake drugs, etc.

CATEGORIES OF CRIME ( PERSONAL AND STATE CRIME )

A crime is something that is against the law and can harm people or their property. Here are five common crimes that can happen in a neighborhood:

1. Theft – Taking someone else’s belongings without their permission. This can be things like stealing someone’s bike or taking money from their wallet.
2. Vandalism – Damaging property on purpose. This can be things like breaking windows or spray painting walls.
3. Bullying – Hurting someone, either physically or emotionally, on purpose. This can be things like pushing someone around or making fun of them.
4. Trespassing – Going into someone else’s property without their permission. This can be things like cutting through someone’s backyard to get somewhere else.
5. Littering – Throwing trash or litter on the ground instead of putting it in the trash can. This can be things like throwing gum wrappers on the sidewalk or leaving a can on the side of the road.

HOW TO PREVENT CRIMES IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Preventing crimes in the neighborhood is important to keep everyone safe and secure. Here are some ways to prevent crimes in your neighborhood:

1. Remove Targets – Keep valuable items like bicycles or electronic devices out of sight and locked up. This makes it less likely for thieves to target them.
2. Remove Tools – If someone wants to commit a crime, they might use tools like a ladder or a hammer to help them. Keeping these items stored safely can make it harder for someone to use them to commit a crime.
3. Access Control – Make sure to lock doors and windows when you leave your home, and keep an eye out for anyone who doesn’t belong in your neighborhood. If you see someone suspicious, report it to the police.
4. Surveillance – Installing security cameras or alarms can help deter criminals and provide evidence if a crime does occur.
5. Rule Settings – Having clear rules and consequences for breaking the law can help prevent crimes from happening in the first place.
6. Cooperation with Authorities – Work with local police, school officials, and neighborhood associations to keep your community safe. They can provide resources and support to help prevent crimes.

Remember, by working together, we can create a safer neighborhood for everyone

Fill the gaps 

1. To prevent theft, it is important to keep valuable items ________ and out of sight.
2. By storing tools that could be used to commit a crime _________, it makes it harder for someone to commit a crime.
3. Locking doors and windows is a way to __________ access to your home and neighborhood.
4. Having security cameras and alarms can _________ criminals from committing crimes.
5. If a crime does occur, security cameras can provide __________.
6. Having clear rules and consequences can help __________ crimes from happening in the neighborhood.
7. Working with local police and security agents can provide _________ and support in keeping the neighborhood safe.
8. Reporting __________ activity to the police can help prevent crime.
9. Cooperating with school officials and neighborhood associations can help create a __________ community.
10. By working together, we can create a ________ neighborhood for everyone.

EVALUATION / ASSIGNMENT

1. Explain the concept of a crime.
2. State 5 common crimes in the neighbourhood.
3. Suggest 4 ways of preventing crimes in the neighbourhood

PREVENTIVE MEASURES – TIPS ON HOW TO AVOID STRANGER AND DANGER

Evaluation

1. What is one way to prevent theft in the neighborhood? a. Leave valuable items in plain sight b. Keep valuable items locked up and out of sight c. Leave doors and windows unlocked
2. What is one way to make it harder for someone to commit a crime in the neighborhood? a. Store tools that could be used to commit a crime in plain sight b. Keep tools that could be used to commit a crime stored safely c. Leave tools that could be used to commit a crime outside
3. What can help keep your home and neighborhood safe? a. Leaving doors and windows unlocked b. Locking doors and windows c. Keeping doors and windows open
4. What can help deter criminals from committing crimes in the neighborhood? a. Not having any security cameras or alarms b. Having security cameras and alarms c. Not having any security cameras but having alarms
5. What can help provide evidence if a crime does occur in the neighborhood? a. Not having any security cameras or alarms b. Having security cameras and alarms c. Having security cameras but not having alarms
6. What is one way to help prevent crimes from happening in the neighborhood? a. Not having any rules or consequences b. Having clear rules and consequences c. Not having any clear rules but having consequences
7. What is one way to create a safer neighborhood for everyone? a. Not working with local authorities b. Working with local authorities c. Ignoring local authorities
8. What is one way to help keep the neighborhood safe? a. Not reporting suspicious activity b. Reporting suspicious activity c. Encouraging suspicious activity
9. What is one way to help prevent crime in the school and neighborhood? a. Not cooperating with security agents b. Cooperating with security agents c. Ignoring security agents
10. What is one way to help prevent crime in the neighborhood? a. Not working with local police b. Working with local police c. Ignoring local police.

Lesson Presentation

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Start by asking the students if they have ever heard of any crimes happening in their neighborhood.
• Explain to them that crime can be harmful and scary, but there are ways to help prevent it.

Presentation (15 minutes):

• Use the whiteboard, powerpoint presentation, or posters to display the ways to prevent crimes in the neighborhood, including removing targets, removing items that may help commit an offence, access control, surveillance, rule settings, and cooperation with security agents, school and neighbourhood authorities.
• Discuss each method and explain why it is important.

Interactive Activity (10 minutes):

• Hand out the handout with the multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Ask the students to work together in groups to answer the questions.
• Discuss the answers as a class and make sure that everyone understands the importance of each method.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the main points from the presentation.
• Emphasize that everyone has a role to play in preventing crimes in the neighborhood and keeping the community safe.
• Encourage the students to talk to their parents and neighbors about what they learned and to share their ideas for keeping the neighborhood safe.

Assessment:

• Observe the students during the interactive activity to see if they have understood the ways to prevent crimes in the neighborhood.
• Collect the handout with the multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions to assess their comprehension.