THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN CRIME PREVENTION (BY THE EXAMPLE OF AUSTRALIA)
The article describes the international experience of local authorities in the procedure for the prevention and prevention of crimes. Particular attention is paid to the activities of community groups, community involvement and a number of initiatives aimed at creating social cohesion, as well as attempts to overcome the disadvantaged situation in the area, especially in indigenous communities, whose activities seem necessary not only to prevent and suppress crimes and offenses their prevention.