(CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN)

C. Ray Jeffery (1971) The term ‘Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design’ (CPTED) was first used by a criminologist from Florida State University named C. Ray Jeffery. The phrase began to gain acceptance and become widely established as a sound doctrine and methodology after the publication of Jeffery’s book, of the same name.

GOAL of CPTED: “See and be Seen” - A person is less likely to commit a crime in certain areas if they think that someone is watching them. Working to create an environment that reduces any opportunities for criminal conduct to occur.

SITUATIONAL CRIME THEORY: Situational Crime Prevention focuses on the settings where crime occurs, rather than on those committing specific criminal acts. The emphasis is on Managerial and Environmental Change that reduces the opportunities for crimes to occur.

The Principles of CPTED

There are 5 Principles of CPTED that are considered and employed to increase the Safety & Security of a given area or parcel:

                                                                    NATURAL ACCESS CONTROL - Physical and/or symbolic barriers to deter unauthorized access.

                                                                    NATURAL SURVEILLANCE - Used to promote natural viewing of areas. ‘See & be Seen’

                                                                    TERRITORIALITY - Using buildings, fences, pavement, signs, landscaping and more to express Ownership.

                                                                    ACTIVITY SUPPORT - Placing the right ‘activities’ in the right places. Increasing visual surveillance.

                                                                    MAINTENANCE - Ensuring the upkeep and functionality of all aspects of the property.