Situational crime prevention is not without its problems.When crime reduction programs re-direct offenders to alternative targets,it is termed:

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Crime displacement occurs when offenders simply move to alternative targets, rather than being deterred from committing the crime altogether. This can result in a false sense of security and may perpetuate the cycle of crime. Temporary deterrence, crime shifting, and temporary displacement are not accurate terms to describe this problem.

Situational Crime Prevention Is Not Without Its Problems