CHAPTER I

Background of the study

Crime remains a pervasive societal challenge,

threatening the safety, security, and overall well-being of

communities worldwide. It is often referred to as community

policing initiatives, aim to engage citizens in crime

prevention activities and improve the relationships between

police and community members. In Roxas City, where crime

rates have fluctuated due to various socio-economic factors,

implementing community interaction programs has been seen as

a viable strategy to enhance public safety. This programs

typically involved neighborhood watch initiatives, community

meetings, and collaborative problem-solving efforts between

police and residents. Traditional law enforcement

strategies, while essential, often fall short in addressing

the root causes of crime and fostering sustainable peace.

Recognizing the limitations of reactive policing models,

there's a growing emphasis on proactive, community-based

approaches to crime prevention. These approaches hinge on

the premise that involving citizens in crime prevention

efforts and fostering strong relationships between law

enforcement and the community can lead to significant

reductions in crime rates and improved community safety.

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 In the context of the Philippines, and particularly

Roxas City, the challenges of crime are compounded by

factors such as poverty, social inequality, and limited

access to opportunities. While the city government and law

enforcement agencies have implemented various crime

prevention initiatives, the effectiveness of these

initiatives relies heavily on community participation and

collaboration. Community interaction programs, designed to

bridge the gap between law enforcement and residents, offer

a promising avenue for enhancing crime prevention efforts.

These programs aim to build trust, improve communication,

and empower residents to take an active role in maintaining

peace and order within their communities.

This study seeks to examine the impact of these

community interaction programs on crime rate in Roxas City.

By analyzing crime statistics, evaluating program

effectiveness, and gathering perspectives from both law

enforcement and community members, this research aims to

provide valuable insights into the role of community

interaction in creating a safer and more secure environment

for all residents.

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 Statement of the Problem

This study generally aimed to identify the Impact of

Community Interaction Program in reducing crime rates in

Roxas City:

Precisely, this study aimed to address the following

questions:

1. What is the Impact of community interaction program

in reducing crime rates in Roxas City?

2. Is there significant difference in the impact of

community interaction program such as Barangay Safety Patrol

(BSP), Neighborhood Watch Programs, Barangay Awareness

Campaign and Youth Engagement program?

3. Is there significant difference in the Impact of

community interaction program in reducing crime rates when

the respondents are grouped according to their socio-

demographic profile such as gender, age, civil status,

educational attainment?

4. Is there significant differences in the Impact of

community interaction program when the respondents are

grouped according to work related profile such as barangay

officials and residents?

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 Hypotheses of the Study

Based on the foregoing statements, the null hypotheses

of the study will be tested:

1. There is no significant difference in Impact of

Community Interaction program in reducing Crime rates in

Roxas City when the respondents are grouped according to

their socio-demographic profile.

2. There is no significant difference in degree of

Impact of Community Interaction Program in reducing crime

rates according to word related profile.

3. There is no significant relationship between the

level of community interaction program and degree of impact

of community interaction program by reducing crime rates in

Roxas City.

Theoretical Framework

The theoretical framework for the research project

"Impact of Community Interaction on Crime Rates in Roxas

City" would incorporate a number of theories about crime,

community involvement, and social interaction.

Social disorganization theory (Shaw and McKay, 1942):

This theory suggests that the disintegration of social

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institutions, including family, school, and community

organizations, has an impact on crime rates, particularly in

areas with weak social ties and low levels of collective

efficacy.

Social disarray implies that communities with weaker

community ties and less social interaction are more likely

to have higher crime rates. In the case of Roxas City, a

lack of social control and mutual surveillance among

residents may make crime more likely in the city's

neighborhoods.

Wilson and Kelling (1982) developed the Broken Windows

Theory, which contends that outward manifestations of

disorder and neglect in a community like graffiti and broken

windows can encourage criminal activity by sending the

message that the area is not being watched over or

maintained, which can result in an increase in crime.

The idea behind the Routine Activities Theory (Cohen

and Felson, 1979) is that crime happens when three factors

come together: a suitable target, a motivated offender, and

insufficient guardianship.

By combining these theories, your study's theoretical

framework would clarify how various aspects of community

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interaction, including social networks, trust, group

efforts, and unofficial social control, can affect Roxas

City's crime rates.

Crime rates are predicted to drop as a result of

enhanced social cohesion and community engagement because

these factors will strengthen social controls, foster

greater community guardianship, and limit opportunities for

criminal activity. The integration of these theoretical

viewpoints offers a thorough lens through which to view how

encouraging constructive community interactions may help

lower crime in Roxas City.

Conceptual Framework

The study will examine how different forms of community

engagement contribute to crime reduction and how factors

such as socioeconomic conditions, police presence, and

public health may influence this relationship. The feedback

loop emphasizes the potential for long-term improvements in

safety and community cohesion as crime rates decrease,

fostering more active participation from residents. The

framework provides a foundation for understanding the

complex dynamics of crime and community interactions,

guiding the study toward actionable insight.

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 RESEARCH PARADIGM

Independent Variables Dependent Variables

Socio Demographic Profile Degree of Impact in

Community Interaction
 Gender
Program in Reducing
 Age
Crime Rates
 Civil Status
 Educational  Barangay Safety
Program (BSP)
Attainment
 Neighborhood Watch
Programs
 Barangay Awareness
Respondents Profile Campaign
 Youth Engagement
 Barangay Officials Programs
 Residents

Figure 1. Schematic presentation of the conceptual

framework showing differences and
the relationship of variables.

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 Significance of the Study

The significance of the study on the impact of

community interaction programs in reducing crime rates in

Roxas City.

The findings of this study supplied valuable insights

into the Impact of community interaction in reducing crime

rates in the selected barangay’s within the First District

of Capiz.

In addition, the study’s findings were considered

advantageous for the following:

Philippine National Police (PNP). This study, aimed to

enhance or to increase trust, improve crime prevention, and

enhance public safety. These can also leads to better

communication, information sharing, and ultimately, a safer

environment for everyone.

Barangay Officials. Through this study, can greatly

benefit from a study on the impact of community interaction

programs on reducing crime rates.

Local Government Unit (LGU). This study, aimed to stand

and to benefit immensely from studies examining the impact

of community interaction programs on crime rates.

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 Community. This study, can significantly reduce crime

rates by increasing vigilance, fostering trust in law

enforcement, and creating a sense of collective

responsibility.

Future Researchers. This Study, aimed to study the

impact of the community initiatives on crime rates can

benefit from the accumulated knowledge of past studies,

which can provide a foundation for new research and refine

existing methods

Scope and Limitation of the Study

This study aims to evaluate the Impact of community

interaction program in reducing crime rates in Roxas City.

The respondents of this study will be limited only to

the Barangay officials and community of (19) nineteen

barangay’s in Roxas City Capiz. The questionnaire on the

degree of impact of community interaction program in

reducing crime rates in Roxas City, Capiz, will be used to

gather data from the respondents of the study.

The research design used in this study will the survey

technique of descriptive-correlational research strategy.

The data needed for the study will be gathered with the use

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of researcher’s made survey questionnaire for pilot testing.

The statistical tools to be use in analyzing and

interpreting the data to be gather will be the frequency

count, mean, percentage, and t-test with the aid of

computers’ Statistical Package for Social Sciences Software

(SPSS). The level of significance will be set at 0.05 alpha.

Definition of Terms

For a better understanding of the important terms used

in this study, the following were defined both conceptually

and operationally.

Barangay Awareness Campaigns are focused efforts by

local government units (LGUs), specifically at the barangay

(village) level, to raise public awareness about specific

issues, policies or programs. These campaigns aim’s to

inform residents, educate them, and encourage their

participation in addressing community challenges or

promoting positive change. (www.abc.virginia.gov)

This study aimed to educate and increase public

awareness of a particular philanthropic cause, medical

condition, organization or topic.

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 Barangay Safety Patrol (BSP) is the lowest level of Law

Enforcement Officer in the Philippines. They primarily serve

as watchmen for the barangay but also perform a variety of

functions, supervise by the barangay captain.

(journals.indexcopernicus.com)

This study used to perform voluntary services to

maintain peace and order in their communities.

Community interaction is defined as the frequency and

quality of communication, collaboration, and mutual support

among members of a specific community, measured through

activities such as participation in community meetings,

group projects, local events, shared decision-making

processes, and informal social exchanges within a given time

frame. (www.sciencedirect.com)

This study refers to the engagement and communication

between members of a community of interest, where they can

share experiences, seek feedback, and provide support to

each other.

Crime Rates provide a well-known and easy-to-understand

standardized measure of the level of criminal activity of

places. However, crime rates are based on several

assumptions that are seldom discussed or even mentioned in

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most scientific analyses of crime.

(https://scholar.google.com/scholar)

This study can significantly help to reduce crime rates

by fostering trust between residents and law enforcement,

promoting a sense or collective responsibility, and

creating a more secure environment.

Degree of Impact refers to the strength or severity of

an effect or consequence caused by something. It can

essentially describes the extent to which an event, action,

or change has influenced a particular situation or outcome.

(https://www.google.com)

This study refers maximize your impact on a community,

focus on areas were your skills and resources can make the

most difference. This could involve voluntaree in areas like

education health or social service support local businesses

or actively participating in community initiatives

prioritize actions that address pressing community needs and

align with your own values

Neighborhood Watch Program is a crime prevention

program that stresses education and common sense (Stegenga

2000). It teaches citizens how to help themselves by

identifying and reporting suspicious activity in their

neighborhoods. (www.nnw.org)

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 This study refers to a group of people living in the

same area who want to make their neighborhood safer by

working together and in conjunction with local law

enforcement to reduce crime and improve their quality of

life.

Youth Engagement Programs contribute to crime

prevention to providing structured activities that keep

young people occupied and focused on positive goals. By

connecting them with mentors and community resources these

program help in still values of responsibility and

leadership. Additionally, engaging youth meaningful ways

reduces their likelihood of becoming involved in delinquent

behavior, as they develop stronger ties to their communities

and peers. (www.sciencedirect.com)

This study used to promote positive development among

young individuals, fostering skills such as initiative,

goal-setting, time management, leadership, and personal

responsibility.

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 CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF REALTED LITERATURE

This chapter presents literature related to the study

which consist of ideas, concepts and studies that have

special bearing in this study.

Foreign Literature

According to Amante et al (2021) in their study “

Community crime prevention in Portugal: an introduction to

Local Safety Contracts”. The philosophy of other

international programs as proximity policing or situational

crime prevention, the Local Safety Contracts (CLS) have been

an innovative strategy in Portugal, as they allow the

sharing of accountabilities between the central and the

local administration, in association with the police and the

community. Nonetheless, little has been written in Portugal

about such strategies, and nothing at all for the

international scientific community. The aim of this paper is

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therefore to present the CLS, discussing their crime

prevention stance and their impacts on local communities.

First, the new preventive and multidisciplinary

organizational model that is at the basis of CLS is

discussed. Then a qualitative assessment of implementation

is made through a set of interviews to relevant actors.

Conclusions are drawn based on the experiences of

municipalities, police and administration, contributing to

the debate on community crime prevention, and enhancing the

need for multidisciplinary, multilevel and place-specific

approaches.

According to Alonso et al (2019) Neighbourhood renewal

programs have transformed crime reduction strategies in many

developed countries. These place-based initiatives emphasize

the preventative value of multi-agency work to enhance

community safety and social inclusion. The purpose of this

paper is to present empirical evidence on the effectiveness

of neighbourhood renewal programs by estimating the impact

of the UK's Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) program on

crime rates across England between 2000 and 2007. Because

the NRF was only made available to the most deprived local

areas in England, we are able to estimate its effects using

a Differences-in-Differences (DiD) approach and a Regression

Discontinuity (RD) design. Our DiD estimates indicate that

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the NRF led to improvements in the rates of property and

violent crime of between 10 and 25%, with analysis of

treatment intensity effects suggesting that for every £1 per

capita of NRF monies, crime rates improved by 0.3–0.6

As stated by Aminu Musa Audu (2016) in their study

“Community policing: Exploring the police/community

relationship for crime control in Nigeria”. The research

aims to assess the impact of community policing as overseen

by the UK-Department for International Development in

Nigeria. This is informed by the increasing rate of crime

such as armed robbery, kidnapping, insurgency, corruption

and other forms of violence/terrorism in the country. There

are perceptions about ‘police/public divide’in which the

members of public are not willing to cooperate with the

police in terms of giving useful information that may assist

in the prevention and control of crime in Nigeria. This

situation has posed a serious threat to the Nigeria police’s

ability to strategically position itself in order to perform

a range of constitutional roles: protection of live and

property as well as maintenance of law and order.

Consequently, the UK Department for International

Development in conjunction with the Nigerian government

introduced community policing policy in 2002/3 to facilitate

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partnership between the police and community in order to

provide safety conditions in the country.

However, the prevailing reality suggests that the

strategy, after a decade of its policy implementation in

Nigeria, was not yielding the desired result because of what

seems to be a lack of trust in the police by members of

public. This study aims to establish whether or not there is

trust gap between the police and members of the public.

According to Ekici et al (2022) Over the last few

decades, many studies have been conducted to understand

whether community policing (CP) has an impact on reducing

crime rates. Yet there is still substantial controversy

surrounding the question of the impact of CP on crime rates.

Despite the broad understanding of CP, various types of

measurement of crime statistics have led research- ers to

conduct meta-analyses of the phenomenon. This study combines

two previous meta-analyses of CP and Turkish and English

online searches. We used the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis

(CMA 3.0) statistical program to calculate the effect sizes

of previous studies. We employed odds ratio (OR) as the

effect size, since it is one of the most appropriate methods

for proportions. We found no evidence suggesting that CP has

an impact on reducing disorders, drug sales, or property

crime, but it does have an impact on reducing crimes such as

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burglary, gun use, drug use, Part I crimes, and robbery, as

well as fear of crime. Depending on crime type, CP can be a

promising policing strategy to reduce crimes. und a

statistically significant, positive impact of CP, despite

the limitations of including only Turkish- and English-

language studies.

According toh Ursula G Mosha(2024) on her study

“Enhancing Police-Community Relations for Crime Control”.

This study aimed at examining the impact of police-community

relations on crime control in Arusha Municipality, Tanzania.

Specifically, the study sought to: examine the interaction

between the police and the community in Arusha Municipality

to understand its influence on crime prevention; assess the

effectiveness of community policing initiatives in enhancing

crime control measures; and to determine strategies for

addressing community policing challenges for controlling

These objectives provide a comprehensive analysis of the

dynamics between the police and the community in combating

crime. This study was guided by Social Learning and Routine

Activity theories, focusing on how crime is influenced by

social interactions and regular police community engagement

in crime prevention. The study utilized an interpretivist

research philosophy, along with a qualitative approach to

explore police-community interactions in Arusha

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Municipality, focusing on community policing initiatives. A

descriptive research design was employed, and data were

collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group

discussions. Purposive and convenience sampling were used to

select 27 respondents, including police officers, community

members, and local leaders. Thematic analysis was applied to

analyze the data, ensuring validity through triangulation

and reliability by maintaining standardized data collection

and analysis procedures. Ethical considerations, such as

informed consent and confidentiality, were strictly observed

throughout the study. The study found that police community

relations in Arusha Municipality are shaped by varying

levels of trust, communication, and collaboration. While

some residents trusted the police, others were skeptical due

to past misconduct. Regular communication and programs like

neighborhood watches improved safety, but inconsistent

outreach and lack of engagement, particularly with

marginalized groups, hindered progress. Community policing

was effective in reducing crime, but resource constraints,

poor communication, and historical grievances limited its

impact. To improve relations, the study recommends better

transparency, police training in community engagement,

community advisory boards, and inclusive decision-making to

strengthen partnerships.

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 According to Awoyemi et al (2025) in their study “A

Community-Policing innovation model to build sustainable

trust and effectively reduce crime in urban areas”. Urban

areas face complex challenges in ensuring public safety and

fostering trust between law enforcement and the communities

they serve. This study proposes a Community-Policing

Innovation Model designed to build sustainable trust and

effectively reduce crime. The model emphasizes a

collaborative approach that integrates community engagement,

advanced technology, and data-driven strategies to enhance

crime prevention and strengthen police-community

relationships. Key components of the model include Community

Partnerships: Establishing local advisory boards, citizen

patrol groups, and regular public forums to ensure active

community participation in safety initiatives. Technology

Integration: Leveraging real-time data analytics, predictive

policing, and mobile platforms to improve communication and

responsiveness. Trust-Building Strategies: Implementing

transparency measures such as body cameras, open data

policies, and training programs to address implicit bias and

foster accountability. Tailored Crime Prevention

Initiatives: Adopting a localized approach to address

specific urban crime patterns using situational crime

prevention techniques and restorative justice practices. A

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mixed-methods evaluation framework, combining quantitative

crime metrics with qualitative assessments of trust, was

used to validate the model. Pilot implementations in select

urban neighborhoods demonstrated measurable reductions in

crime rates, increased public trust, and improved

perceptions of police legitimacy. The findings underscore

the importance of co-produced safety solutions in creating

sustainable urban environments. This research contributes to

the evolving discourse on community policing by offering a

scalable and adaptable model that aligns with the principles

of equity, inclusivity, and mutual accountability.

According to Egbo et al (2024)in their study “The

effectiveness of police community relations in combating

crime: Evidence from selected communities in Akure south

local government area Ondo state Nigeria”. Police community

relations allow people to volunteer information to the

police about criminal hideouts, thereby enabling the police

to carry out their functions of crime detection, prevention,

and apprehension of criminals, thereby effectively

maintaining a functioning society. The study employed Broken

Window Theory as the theoretical framework to analyze the

interactions between the police and the community. The study

adopted a mixedmethods research designs comprising of both

descriptive survey and interpretative research design. A

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stratified multistage sampling technique was used in

conjunction with systematic sampling techniques. Also 200

respondents were sampled using questionnaire as an

instrument for data collection from community members, while

a key in-depth interview was used to collect data from the

police due to the nature of the research topic from both the

community and the police. The findings of the study revealed

that there is a complex and nuanced relationship between the

police and the community in combating crime. There is also a

notable lack of awareness and participation in community-led

initiatives for improving police-community relations. The

study concludes that in order to improve police-community

relations, the government should provide the necessary

amenities needed by the police to combat crime whenever they

are called upon by the community. There is also a need for

the training and retraining of police officers and constant

psychological fitness to achieve a level of capability in

their job performance. Finally, the study recommends that

Nigerian police officers need to relate well with citizens

in a polite, respectful manner and address any issue that

comes their way in a manner that will earn public support

and praise. The use of force should be a last resort. Also,

community members should give respect to the police; if

there is any form of complaint, it should be reported to

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appropriate authorities, not necessarily taking laws into

their hands.

Local Literature

According to Boller et al. in their study

“Strengthening Community Mobalization Program: Its

Implicaiton on Building Police-Community Relations”. This

study determined the implications of strengthening community

mo-bilization programs for building police community

relations in Batangas Province and utilized a descriptive-

quantitative approach with the use of a self-constructed

questionnaire based on the parameters of PRO 4A MC No. 2017-

02. A total of 392 respondents (15 PCADU personnel and 377

residents from the 13 certified mobilized barangays of

Bauan, Batangas) were chosen as the respondents of the study

through stratified propor-tional sampling. The data was

gathered two weeks before it was com-pleted and treated with

statistical tools such as percentage, weighted mean, and

independent t-test. The study revealed that most of the

police personnel are Police Corporal, under 5 years in

PCADU, and have ac-quired PCAD Course, Online PCAD Executie

Course, and Preparedness Search and Rescue and Relief

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Operation Seminar. Meanwhile, majority of the community

members belong to the middle class, businessman, and live in

a rural community. Moreover, the majority of PCADU personnel

described CMPs in terms of community organization, community

infor-mation and education, community empowerment and

mobilization, and certification of mobilized barangays as

always implemented, with weighted mean of 3.24, 3.23, 3.25,

and 3.27, respectively, while the com-munity members

described them as often implemented, with weighted mean of

3.18,3.17,3.19, and 3.21, respectively. Majority of the

respond-ents strongly agreed on the effects of strengthening

CMPs, with weighted mean of 3.29 and 3.23, respectively. The

output of the study is a proposed input to help improve the

sustainability of CMPs in Batangas Province based on the

least-rated items.

According to Manabat (2017) Although police and

criminal justice systems play an important role to prevent

crime, enhancing the police force and enacting zero

tolerance policies result in increased convictions and over

populated prisons, the police station in increasing police

visibility in communities to reduce the numbers of crimes.

Most of the policemen are outside for advocacy programs and

to maximize visibility. The research showed that while there

are often mistrust and poor relations between police and

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citizens in developing and poor countries (Alcuzar, 2018),

environmental strategies can be used ‘with a good deal of

success and local acceptance.

According to Haim et al(2018) in their study “ The

Impact of Community Policing in Attitudes and Public Safety

in the Philippines”. In the Philippines, researchers

examined the effects of a community policing program on

attitudes towards the police and public safety outcomes. The

intervention combined community engagement with problem-

oriented policing. Researchers found that the intervention

had no effect on the main outcomes of interest including

crime victimization, perceptions of insecurity, citizen

perceptions of police, police abuse, or citizen cooperation

with the police. These results are consistent in all

countries examined under the Metaketa initiative: Brazil,

Colombia, Liberia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Uganda.

According to Aaminah K Karar (2024) in her study

“Exploring the relationship between Crime rates and

Community Programs”. This article examines the intricate

relationship between crime rates and community programs,

emphasizing the impact of various initiatives on crime

prevention and community safety. By analyzing case studies

and statistical data, the study investigates how community

based programs, including youth engagement, mental health

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services, and educational initiatives, contribute to the

reduction of crime rates. The findings suggest that

proactive community involvement significantly correlates

with lower crime statistics, advocating for sustained

investment in community programs as a viable strategy for

enhancing public safety. This research highlights the

necessity for policymakers to prioritize community led

solutions in crime reduction strategies.

CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design, respondents of

the study, sampling design, data gathering procedure, research

instrument, including its content validity and reliability, and

the statistical tools that will be used.

Research Design

The research design used in this study was s survey

technique of descriptive-correlational research strategy.

According to Yeoh (2015), this research design can provide

information about a naturally occurring status, behaviour,

attitudes or other characteristics of a particular group.

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According to Basheti (2015), this research design is used to

describe the characteristics of a population without answering

the questions about how, when or why the characteristics

occurred. While correlational research design is used to explore

co – varying relationships between two or more variables.

According to Bhat (2009), this is a type of non-

experimental research method, in which a researcher measures two

variables, understands and assess the statistical relationship

between them with no influence from any extraneous variable.

The descriptive correlational research design will be

considered appropriate for this study because its purpose is to

determine the impact of community interaction in reducing crime

rates in roxas city

Locale of the Study

The researcher will conduct this study in 19 barangay in

roxas city Capiz this second semester of School Year 2025 - 2026.

Respondents of the study

The respondents of the study will be the Community and the

Barangay Officials in 19 Barangay in Roxas City Capiz to be

determine using purposive sampling method.

Table 1. Distribution of Respondents

Respondents Total Sampling

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Dayao 10 0

Libas 10 0

Barra 10 0

Cagay 10 0

Culasi 10 0

Banica 10 0

Tiza 10 0

Punta tabuc 10 0

Rizal 10 0

Milibili 10 0

Baybay 10 0

Tanque 10 0

Inzo arnaldo 10 0

San roque 10 0

Barangay l 10 0

Barangay ll 10 0

Barangay lll 10 0

Barangay lV 10 0

Barangay V 10 0

Total 190 0

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 Research Instruments

A researcher’s made survey questionnaire will be used in

gathering the needed data of this study.

In this study, the questionnaire will be prepared to

determine the respondents’ socio-demographic profile in terms of

gender, age, civil status and educational attainment which will

be asked in gathering the data to achieve the main objectives of

the study.

The questionnaire will consist of two parts. Part one will

deal with the personal information about the respondents such as

their name (optional), gender, age, civil status and educational

attainment.

Part two, Impact of community interaction in reducing crime

rates in Roxas city

VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE

The questionnaire was submitted to the advisory and examining

committee members for face and content validation. the panel

members were composed of the thesis advisor and the member whose

educational qualifications were beyond questioning. it was

subjected to pilot testing to test the reliability of the

questionnaire.it was administered to the community and barangay

official’s included in the survey.

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 Data Gathering Procedure

The survey obtained data on the impact of community

interaction in reducing crime rates in Roxas city, the study

execution was facilitated by obtaining the community interaction,

the researchers personally administered and collected the

questionnaire from the respondents .the collected data were

complied, organized, examined, and explained using descriptive

and inferential statistics.

Data Analysis and interpretation procedure

The data to be gathered will be analyzed and interpreted for

discussion. To facilitate the analysis of data, each item will be

scored using the following scoring guide and qualitative

description.

Scoring guide on the level of Impact of community interaction

program in reducing crime rates in Roxas City.

Scoring interval Response Category

4.21-5.00 Highly impacted

3.41-4.20 Impacted

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 2.61-3.40 Moderately impacted

1.81-2.60 Less impacted

1.00-1.80 Least impacted

Data Analysis and Interpretation Procedure

The collected data from the investigation will be analyzed

and interpreted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences

(SPSS) software. Frequency Counts and Percentages. These will be

used to determine the number of observations in each category and

its corresponding percentages mean. This test will be used to

determine the level of impact encountered by the participants. T-

test for independent samples. This test, set at 0.05 alpha level

will be used to determine the significance difference between

two-compared groups Barangay official and community One-way

ANOVA. This test at 0.05 alpha level, will be used to determine

the significant differences among three or more compared groups.

Partial Correlation. Set at 0.05 alpha level, this test will be

used to determine the significance of the relationship

respondent’s category.

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 Republic of the Philippines
HERCOR COLLEGE
Lawa-an Campus
Roxas City, Capiz
College of Criminal Justice Education

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPACT OF COMMUNITY INTERACTION

PROGRAM IN REDUCING CRIME RATES IN ROXAS CITY

Dear Respondent,
This is in connection with the research study that we
are conducting as a requirement of our course and so we are
asking for your cooperation. Please answer the items as
honestly as you can. Rest assured that your answer will be
treated confidential.
Thank you.
Part Ia. Socio-Demographic Profile
Direction: please mark Check (√) the appropriate to supply
the information needed.

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Name: ___________________________________ (Optional)

Gender :
Male
Female

Age :
41 years old and above
31 years old – 40 years old
21 years old – 30 years old
20 years old below

Civil Status :
Single
Married
Widowed/er
Separated

Educational Attainment :
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Part Ib. RESPONDENTS CATEGORY

Brgy. Officials
Community

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Part II. IMPACT OF COMMUNITY INTERACTION PROGRAM IN REDUCING
CRIME RATES IN ROXAS CITY
Direction: please check (√) the appropriate column to
indicate your answer.

Least Impacted
Less Impacted
Moderately
Statement
Impacted
Highly

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A. Barangay Safety Patrol (BSP)

1. Organize Barangay Safety Patrol

(BSP) Teams to augment Barangay tanods
in the conduct of ronda sa barangay
and other crime prevention activities
and public safety services in the
barangay.( Mag-organisa ng mga
barangay safety patrol teams para

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dagdagan ang mga barangay tanod sa
pagsasagawa ng ronda sa barangay at
iba pang aktibidad sa pag iwas sa
krimen at serbisyo sa kaligtasan ng
publiko sa barangay)
2. Organize Barangay Safety Patrol
(BSP) to gather information and
monitor illegal activities such as
drug trafficking and other crimes n
the barangay.(Ayusin ang barangay
safety patrol upang mangalap ng
impormasyon at masubaybayan ang mga
iligal na aktibidad tulad ng pag drug
trafficking at iba pang krimen sa
barangay)
3. Reactivate/mobalize Barangay Safety
Patrol (BSP) in the fight against
illegal drugs.(Muling i-activate / i-
mobalize ang barangay safety patrol sa
paglaban sa illegal na droga)
4. Residents regularly informed about
patrol routes, schedules, or safety
updates.(Regular sa pagpapaalam ang mga
residente tungkol sa mga rota ng patrol,
iskedyul, o mga updates sa kaligtasan)

5. Barangay officials patrol in areas

with high safety concerns(e.g. Dark
alleys, Busy corners.(Ang mga opisyal
ng barangay ay nagpapalibot libot sa
mga lugar na may mataas sa alalahanin
sa kaligtasan)
B. Neighborhood Watch Program

1. Establish the Nighborhood Watch

Program to cater prompt assistance in
the barangay.(Mag tatag ng programa sa
pagbabantay ng kapitbahayan upang
mabigyan ng agarang tulong sa
barangay)
2. Organize and mobalize Neighborhood
Watch Programs to promote anti-
violence against women and children
(VAWC) advocacy.(Ayusin at I mobalize
ang mga programa sa panonood ng
kapitbahayan upang isulong ang

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adbokasiya laban sa karahasan, laban
sa kababaihan at mga Kabataan)
3. Organized and mobalize Neighborhood
Watch Program to promote a barkada
kontra droga sa barangay to ptomote a
drug-free barangay. (Organisahin at
pinakilos ang Neighborhood Watch
program para isulong ang isang barkada
kontra droga sa barangay , para
isulong ang drug free barangay.)
4. Have been in a Neighborhood Watch
event and meeting.( Nakihalok sa isang
kaganapan sa panonood ng kapitbahayan
o pag pupulong)
5. Communicating regularly with your
neighbors about safety.(Pakikipag usap
sa mga kapitbahay tungkol sa pag
aalala)

C. Barangay Awareness Campaign

1. Conduct Barangay Awareness Campaign

through tri-media suh as regular
appearance in TV and broadcast.(Mag
Sagawa ng barangay awareness campaign
sa pamamagitan ng tri media tulad ng
regular na pagpapakita sa TV at
broadcast)
2. Make used of social media such as
facebook in dessiminating information
that are public interest such as crime
incidents, public safety awareness and
crimes prevention tips to the
netizens.(Gamitin ang social media
tulad ng facebook sa pagpapakalat ng
impormasyon na interest ng publiko
tulad ng mga insidente ng krimen,
kamalayan sa kaligtasan ng publiko at
mga tip sap ag iwas sa mga krimen ng
mga mamamayan)

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3. Generate support and community
participation in crime prevention
events such as crime prevention weeks
last month, Anti-criminality
campaign/rally and other related
activities. (Bumuo ng suporta at
pakikihalok ng kumonidad sa mga
kaganapan sap ag iwas sa krimen tulad
ng linggo sap ag iwas sa krimen noong
nakaraang buwan ng kampanya laban sa
kriminalidad o rally at iba pang
nauugnay na aktibidad)

4. The awareness campaign addresses

the most important issues in your
community.(Tinutugunan ng kampanya ng
kamalayan ang pinakamahalagang isyu sa
inyong kumunidad)

5. Aware of any awareness campaigns or

educational programs conducted by your
barangay in the past 6 months.(Alam
ang anumang kampanya ng kamalayan o
programang pang edukasyon na isinagawa
ng iyong barangay sa nakalipas na 6 na
buwan)
D. Youth Engagement Programs

1. Coordinate with the Law Enforcement

of Youth Engagement Programs in the
fight against illegal drugs.(Makipag
ugnayan sa pagpapatupad ng batas ng
mga programa sa pakikipag ugnayan ng
mga Kabataan sa pag laban sa iligal na
droga)

2. Organize Youth Engagement Programs

such as Liga ng Sangguniang Kabataan
(SK) etc.(Ayusin ang mga programa sa
pakikipag ugnayan ng Kabataan sa liga
ng Sangguniang Kabataan)
3. Have been participated in any Youth
Programs organize by the Barangay or
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK).(Nakilahok
sa anumang programa ng kabataan na
inorganisa ng barangay o Sangguniang

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Kabataan)
19. The youth programs in your
barangay are inclusive and welcoming
to all young people.(Ang mga programa
ng Kabataan sa inyong barangay ay
kasama at tanggap sa lahat ng tao)
20. Youth programs should include
topics like mental health, financial
literacy, or digital skills.(Ang mga
programa sa pag gamit ay dapat pag
sama ng mga paksa tulad ng kaalaman at
karunungan)

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