The Thai Muslims had self-defense mechanisms against crimes in their residences as follows: not immediately opening the doors to strangers, locking their cars parked in front of their homes, paying attention to emergencies or burglary in the neighborhood, making sure that doors  and windows were locked before going to bed, asking visitors before opening the door for them, turning on light at night, observing whether they were followed before entering their residence, and having a weapon at home for self-defense. In order to prevent crime in their communities, their defense mechanisms included installing alarms or having security guards, cooperating with the local police, installing street lights, forming crime-prevention groups, and adhering to their religious teachings. It was further found that most community members had not collaborated with the police. A common activity they participated was only to visit crime-prevention exhibits.