Akondowe, Novartus Nicolaus2020-01-202020-01-202018Akondowe, N. N. (2018). Assessment of the contribution of small arms and light weapons in armed robbery crime: the case of Kasulu district. Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.http://41.86.178.5:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6667Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF U884.T34A456)This study assessed the contribution of small arms and light weapons to armed robbery crimes in Tanzania with a specific focus on Kasulu District. It also determined how small arms and light weapons find their way into Kasulu District and examined the magnitude of armed robbery crimes in relation to SALW in the District. This study combined three theories named Rational Choice Deterrence theory, life course theory and psychological theory that all showed the direct link of the research study. Kasulu District was selected as a case study due to the fact that it is mentioned in the Police reports as one of the porous border and an area where SALW are available in a great number.. The data of this study was collected through questionnaire and interviews and involved both primary and secondary data. The sample selection for this study was composed of civilians and police officers in accordance to their respective ranks. The research was conducted in police station, local government officers, religious and NGO's centres. The findings of the study were that about 87% of the respondents agreed on the contribution of small arms and light weapons in Kasulu and that SALW pave way to Kasulu through unpatrolled boarders and smuggling. Again, the study found out that poverty, easy availability, easy to conceal and lethality as among the factors for illegal use of SALW into Kasulu. Lastly, the study found that there is a high magnitude rate between the relationship of the use of SALW and crimes rate in Kasulu. The conclusion for this study is that, there is a direct contribution of SALW in armed robbery crimes in Kasulu and that most of the weapons are obtained though refugees and illegal immigrants from the neighbouring country. This study recommended for the increase of joint patrols and community policing which will increase the cooperation between the police and civilians.enWeaponsSmall armsRobbery crimeKasulu districtThesis