Naples – The Prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari, issued an urgent and contingent ordinance following the conclusion of the Provincial Committee for Public Order and Safety.
The act, issued pursuant to Article 2 of the Consolidated Law on Public Safety, introduces targeted restrictions in the so-called "red zones" of the municipality of San Giorgio a Cremano, areas identified as hotbeds of petty crime, drug dealing, and aggressive behavior.
The affected areas have been divided into three macro-areas to facilitate checks:
North areaVia Aldo Moro and Via Manzoni, peripheral neighborhoods often the scene of predatory acts and invasions of public spaces.
Central AreaPiazza Troisi, Villa Bruno, and Villa Vannucchi are cultural and social centers that require greater protection to ensure their accessibility for residents and visitors.
Southern areaLargo Arso, a critical area due to the presence of degradation and illegal activities.
The ordinance, valid for the next three months, expressly prohibits individuals displaying aggressive, threatening, or harassing behavior that compromises public safety and the peaceful use of these spaces from loitering in these areas.
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The ban applies specifically to those who have already been reported to the judicial authorities for serious crimes such as drug trafficking, assault, predatory theft, illegal occupation of property, and the illegal possession or carrying of weapons and dangerous objects. These measures are not random: they are the result of a thorough risk assessment, supported by data on recent reports.
The initiative aims to more effectively combat criminal activity through coordinated action between all law enforcement agencies—Carabinieri, State Police, and Guardia di Finanza—which already operate regular surveillance systems across the country.
Despite these daily efforts, security needs persist, requiring additional resources in terms of personnel and finances, which cannot be met with standard measures. Petty crime and degradation undermine the livability of urban areas, discouraging the use of squares, historic villas, and thoroughfares.
With this ordinance, the Prefect of Bari intends to provide a rapid and concrete response to the concerns of the citizens of San Giorgio a Cremano, a municipality on the outskirts of Naples with over 40 inhabitants.
The ultimate goal is to restore social peace, promote the peaceful enjoyment of public spaces, and ensure safe daily travel. Law enforcement will intensify patrols, with potential penalties for those who violate the bans, including urban bans and criminal charges.
This initiative is part of a broader metropolitan safety plan, which has already seen similar ordinances in other Vesuvian municipalities. Residents, contacted by local sources, expressed cautious optimism: "Finally, a concrete step against the degradation that has plagued us for years," commented a shopkeeper in Piazza Troisi. Authorities will monitor the effectiveness of the measures, periodically evaluating them for possible extensions.
Comments (3)
I, too, have doubts about how all this will work in the long term. The measures are necessary, but without a concrete plan, we risk returning to the situation we were in before very soon.
Yes, but there are questions about how these areas will actually be monitored and whether there will be enough staff to enforce the rules. I don't want this to be just a temporary measure.
The ordinance seems like a step in the right direction, but I hope it's implemented well and that there aren't any communication problems between law enforcement and citizens. Everyone's safety is important.