NCJ Number
213300
Date Published
November 2005
Length
44 pages
Annotation
This report, the first in a two-part series, introduces seven qualities of safer places or qualities that will improve the urban environment while reducing crime and the fear of crime.
Abstract
Crime and fear of crime are real and important issues for the people in New Zealand. One of New Zealand’s crime prevention approaches is Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), which provides a framework for incorporating crime prevention within quality urban design. These qualities are part of the National Guidelines for CPTED in New Zealand. It is directed to those involved in crime prevention, such as local government, urban planners, and designers, as well as the police. CPTED’s four principles of surveillance, access management, territorial reinforcement, and quality environment form the foundation of the National Guidelines for CPTED. These four principles define seven qualities that characterize well designed, safer places which include access (safe movement and connections), surveillance and sightlines, layout (clear and logical orientation), activity mix, sense of ownership, quality environments (well designed, managed and maintained environments), and physical protection. References