A Concept for a Criminological Regional Analysis at the Border Region Between Germany and Poland

• October 2024
• Rafał Batkowski, Kai Beerlink, Paul Glöckner, Bartłomiej Ostrowski, Tim Stuchtey

• BIGS Essence Number 22
• SAFE

The SAFE project, titled “Security Alliance for German-Polish Endeavors” was initiated to develop a joint criminological regional analysis at the border region between Germany and Poland. The project, funded by the German-Polish Science Foundation, aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation in crime prevention and enhance security in the region. The outcomes of the SAFE project include the identification of potential pilot regions, a framework for conducting the criminological regional analysis, and recommendations for securing necessary funding. The analysis is designed to address both objective crime data and subjective perceptions of safety among residents, with a particular focus on the unique challenges posed by the border region.