Building Safer Communities: Harnessing the Power of Physical Design in Crime Prevention

Abstract

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a multidisciplinary approach that aims to reduce crime and enhance safety by manipulating the physical environment. It recognizes that the design, layout, and management of spaces can influence human behaviour and contribute to crime or crime prevention. CPTED strategies are employed in various settings, including urban planning, architecture, and landscape design, to create environments that discourage criminal activity and promote community well-being.