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Beyond crime statistics: Rethinking police performance for effective public governance

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  • Phillip Vuma

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This article challenges the widespread reliance on murder rates as the primary indicator of police performance, particularly within high-crime contexts. It critically evaluates the limitations of such a narrow metric and argues for a holistic, evidence-based framework aligned with principles of effective public governance. Drawing on international case studies, socio-economic data, and institutional analyses, the article proposes alternative metrics such as community trust, crime prevention outcomes, and organisational accountability. The findings and recommendations contribute to public management discourse by offering a nuanced model for evaluating law enforcement performance beyond conventional crime statistics. Key Words: police performance; murder rates; community policing; police accountability; crime prevention; South African Police Service

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  • Phillip Vuma, 2025. "Beyond crime statistics: Rethinking police performance for effective public governance," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 14(7), pages 653-657, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:14:y:2025:i:7:p:653-657
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