
Crime prevention and reduction are reshaping modern criminology, integrating evidence-based approaches to mitigate social and economic impacts. This bibliometric study analyzes the scientific output in this field, assessing its influence on effective public policies. A quantitative-descriptive methodology was employed, using terms related to crime prevention and reduction. A total of 223 documents from Scopus (1977–2025) were analyzed using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix. Results highlight growing interest in predictive technologies, community policing, and early intervention therapies, showcasing the potential of hybrid approaches to optimize equitable interventions. However, challenges persist, including underrepresentation of the Global South and a lack of longitudinal studies. The study concludes that integrating big data, psychology, and economics can enhance the efficacy and equity of crime prevention, but ethical strategies are needed to address biases in AI and ensure sustainability. This study advocates for future research to expand global coverage and strengthen responsible preventive policies, fostering safer societies. - La prevención del crimen y la reducción de la criminalidad están redefiniendo la criminología moderna mediante enfoques basados en evidencia que buscan mitigar impactos sociales y económicos. Esta investigación bibliométrica analiza la producción científica en el área y su influencia en el diseño de políticas públicas. La metodología es cuantitativa-descriptiva e incluyó términos relacionados con prevención y reducción del crimen. Se examinaron 223 documentos de Scopus publicados entre 1977 y 2025, procesados con VOSviewer y Bibliometrix. Los resultados evidencian un creciente interés en tecnologías predictivas, policing comunitario y terapias tempranas, con reducciones de reincidencia de hasta 18%. También resaltan el potencial de enfoques híbridos que optimizan intervenciones con criterios de equidad. Persisten, no obstante, desafíos como la subrepresentación del Sur Global y la escasez de estudios longitudinales. Se concluye que la integración de big data, psicología y economía puede fortalecer la eficacia y la equidad en la prevención del crimen, siempre que se incorporen estrategias éticas que reduzcan sesgos en inteligencia artificial y aseguren sostenibilidad. Este estudio propone ampliar la cobertura global y reforzar políticas preventivas responsables orientadas a sociedades más seguras.
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