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WHAT IS CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN?
CPTED, is an approach focused on designing physical environments to reduce crime and enhance safety. By strategically planning and designing spaces, CPTED aims to create environments that discourage criminal activity and promote community well-being.
4 PRINCIPLES OF CPTED
Natural Surveillance
Territorial Reinforcement
Territorial Reinforcement
Enhances control by increasing visibility, reducing opportunities for criminal activities to go unnoticed.
• Natural: Utilization of natural elements like landscaping and the built environment to optimize visibility and deter criminal activities.
Territorial Reinforcement
Territorial Reinforcement
Territorial Reinforcement
Reinforces control by clearly defining spaces, making it difficult for criminals to manipulate or dominate specific areas.
• Natural: Incorporating landscape design to naturally reinforce boundaries.
Natural Access Control
Natural Access Control
Natural Access Control
Mitigates opportunities by restricting entry, limiting the potential for criminals to engage in illegal activities.
• Natural: Utilizing architectural design to control pedestrian and vehicular flow.
Maintenance
Natural Access Control
Natural Access Control
Keeping areas well maintained ensures CPTED principles can be effective.
• Natural: Incorporating design elements that are easy to maintain, minimizing potential vulnerabilities.
The 3 pillars of security strategy
Organized
Mechanical
Mechanical
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) emphasizes organized security measures within its framework, aiming to deter criminal activities and enhance safety. This would include security officers, patrols and staff assigned in Crime Prevention.
Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical
Mechanical security elements play a crucial role in deterring criminal activity and enhancing safety. Examples of mechanical security features include locks, alarms, and surveillance systems. These features are designed to physically prevent unauthorized access and provide a sense of security.
Natural
Mechanical
Natural
Natural security elements include landscaping, lighting, and visibility, which can enhance the perceived risk for potential offenders. Incorporating natural surveillance through strategically placed windows and clear sightlines promotes a sense of safety and discourages illicit behavior. Additionally, features such as fences, natural bar
Natural security elements include landscaping, lighting, and visibility, which can enhance the perceived risk for potential offenders. Incorporating natural surveillance through strategically placed windows and clear sightlines promotes a sense of safety and discourages illicit behavior. Additionally, features such as fences, natural barriers, and access control can create a clear boundary and reinforce security measures in the built environment.