SErvices
cPTED
CPTED
is an architectural strategy that “naturally” reduces the incidence and
fear of crime, often at lower implementation and operational costs then
more technological approaches.
Here
are the Four Basic Strategies of Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design (CPTED):
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Natural Surveillance - A design concept directed primarily at keeping
intruders easily observable. Promoted by features that maximize
visibility of people, parking areas and building entrances: doors and
windows that look out on to streets and parking areas;
pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and streets; front porches; adequate
nighttime lighting.
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Territorial Reinforcement - Physical design can create or extend a
sphere of influence. Users then develop a sense of territorial control
while potential offenders, perceiving this control, are discouraged.
Promoted by features that define property lines and distinguish
private spaces from public spaces using landscape plantings, pavement
designs, gateway treatments, and "CPTED" fences.
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Natural Access Control - A design concept directed primarily at
decreasing crime opportunity by denying access to crime targets and
creating in offenders a perception of risk. Gained by designing
streets, sidewalks, building entrances and neighborhood gateways to
clearly indicate public routes and discouraging access to private
areas with structural elements.
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Maintenance and Activity Support – Crime is reduced when premises and
landscaping communicate an alert and active presence occupying the
space. Maintenance is an expression of ownership of property;
deterioration indicates less control by the intended users of a site
and indicates a greater tolerance of disorder. Activity support
increases the use of a built environment for safe activities with the
intent of increasing the risk of detection of criminal and undesirable
activities.
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