Environmental Design and Management

Implementing measures such as improved lighting and security devices to reduce opportunities for crime

Rational Choice Theory

Criminals weigh potential benefits against risks before committing a crime

Criminals make a rational decision by considering the potential benefits and risks before committing a crime

Cost-effectiveness and Rapid Results

Situational crime prevention can quickly and efficiently reduce specific types of crime, but may lead to crime displacement and may not address underlying social issues

Early Intervention and Support for At-risk Populations

Programs such as youth mentorship and family support services aim to address underlying social factors that contribute to criminal behavior

Poverty, Lack of Education, and Unemployment

These issues are targeted by social and community-based crime prevention strategies to prevent individuals from engaging in criminal activities

Long-term Benefits and Structural Inequalities

While these strategies can have significant long-term benefits, they require substantial investment and may not fully address structural inequalities in society

Physical Disorder in the Environment

Neglected spaces and vandalism can signal a lack of informal social control and contribute to crime

Broken Windows Theory

Maintaining Orderly and Well-maintained Environments

By enforcing minor infractions and maintaining public spaces, environmental crime prevention aims to prevent small problems from escalating into more serious criminal behavior

Efficient and Quick Results

Environmental crime prevention can quickly improve perceptions of safety, but may have negative consequences such as reinforcing negative stereotypes and disproportionately affecting marginalized communities

Combination of Situational, Social and Community-based, and Environmental Strategies

By incorporating various crime prevention strategies, communities can work towards creating safer and more resilient environments