AC3.2 CONTRIBUTIONS TO AGENCIES TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL CONTROL- ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Flashcards
What is an example of a CPTED tactic to ‘design crime out’
Gated alleys
What are gated lanes/ alleys?
Lockable gates installed to prevent offenders gaining access to alleyways
What do gates lanes/alleys prevent?
Burglaries, anti-social behaviour from youths congregating, dog fouling etc
Who found that gated lanes/alleys reduced burglary rates and how many studies did they do?
Sidebottom et al
Why did Sidebottom et al say that gates reduced burglary rates?
Physical barrier, increased efforts to commit crime
More difficult to steal larger objects if offender has to climb
How much does a gated alley/lane cost?
£4000 for one gate at either end
What’s a disadvantage of a gated alley/lane?
Don’t work against criminals who live within the gated area
What does CPTED stand for?
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Who created the idea of CPTED?
R.Jeffert
What is the CPTED based on the idea of?
Crime results partly from opportunities presented by the physical environment
Should be possible to alter physical environment so crime = less likely
How can crime be reduced according to CPTED?
Open spaces with strong lighting
Lack of hiding places
Low level bushes to enable visible site line
What % was the reduction of crime due to the removal of overhead walkways according to Lisson Green estate?- West London
50%
