Methods: To achieve the objectives of the study, a survey technique was applied using a questionnaire and an interview guide as the research instruments. The sample size for the study was 400. The samples were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique (i.e., cluster, purposeful, simple random, and convenience sampling). In the course of the study, 347 questionnaires were retrieved, collated and analysed. Two analytical techniques were adopted, namely, the use of charts and the thematic method.

Results: The results from the data analysis revealed, among others, that the activities of the different community policing groups have engineered a significant reduction in criminal activities in the study area.

Conclusion: The study concludes that the police alone cannot single-handedlymanage the crime situation in Sagbama amidst the plethora of challenges that have, over time, contributed to their abysmal output.

Recommendation: It becomes imperative to forge a collaboration with the residents who are not just committed and motivated to dwindle criminal occurrences in their area but are familiar with the residents and the environment, which makes it easier to identify, track down and apprehend criminals.