High-risk neighborhoods represent complex social environments where crime is shaped by intertwined socio-economic, institutional, and cultural factors. Traditional crime control strategies that rely predominantly on reactive law enforcement have proven insufficient in ensuring long-term public safety in such areas. This article explores mechanisms for improving crime prevention in high-risk neighborhoods through an integrated and preventive governance approach. Drawing on criminological theories and comparative analysis of preventive practices, the study examines the role of community-based policing, early social intervention, institutional coordination, and data-driven prevention tools. The findings indicate that effective crime prevention requires a shift from punitive models toward comprehensive frameworks that emphasize social inclusion, community participation, and inter-agency cooperation. Strengthening trust between residents and public institutions is identified as a critical condition for sustainable crime reduction. The study contributes to contemporary crime prevention discourse by highlighting the necessity of context-sensitive and multidisciplinary strategies in addressing criminal risks in high-risk neighborhoods.