Environmental Design and Crime Events. (February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reynald, Danielle M.
• Other Names: Wilcox Pamela guest-editor.; Gialopsos Brooke Miller guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of contemporary criminal justice. Volume 31:Number 1(2015:Feb.)
• Page Start: 71
• Page End: 89
• Publication Date: 2015-02
• Subjects: defensible space -- CPTED -- guardianship; Criminal justice, Administration of -- Periodicals; Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States -- Periodicals; 364.973
• DOI: 10.1177/1043986214552618
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1043-9862

Abstract

This article presents an overview of theoretical perspectives that explain the relationship between crime and environmental design. It describes how crime event research has been influenced significantly by developments in our understanding of how environmental design influences both offender decision making and crime preventive action by citizens. Key crime prevention techniques that involve the manipulation of environmental design will be explained and their empirical standing will be considered. Through a discussion of the practical applications of design theory and concepts, some fundamental limitations and gaps in criminological knowledge about the crime–design link will be highlighted. In conclusion, this article will emphasize the need for better integration of the role and function of crime controllers to continue the advancement of the crime–design framework.