Introduction
Putting hot spots policing in context
The theoretical importance of place in crime prevention
The empirical evidence for hot spots policing
Dealing with problem places
Enhancing police legitimacy through community engagement in problem places
Conclusion : improving policing by focusing on problem places.
Policing problem places : crime hot spots and effective prevention by Anthony Allan Braga. ISBN 9780195341966. Published by Oxford University Press in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.