Situational Crime Prevention
Situational Crime Prevention is a strategy aimed at reducing opportunities for crime by making specific situations less conducive to criminal behavior. It focuses on altering the environment or circumstances that allow crimes to occur, rather than addressing the motivations of the offenders. This approach includes measures like improved lighting, surveillance cameras, and access control to deter potential criminals.
The key principle of Situational Crime Prevention is to increase the risks and reduce the rewards associated with committing a crime. By implementing practical changes in the physical environment, communities can effectively lower crime rates and enhance public safety.