Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design - Hardcover

"After 30 years of using various forms of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) in planning and executing facilities security, I found this book to be one of the most beneficial tools to assist me in using these principles...This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a professional certification." -- SecurityManagement.com and in ASIS Dynamics, August 2014

"The third edition of this book is vital for anyone involved in architectural design, space management, and urban planning...A one-stop resource with explanations of criminal behavior and the historical aspects of design, it teaches both the novice and the expert in crime prevention how to use the environment to affect human behavior in a positive manner." --SecurityPark online, December 2013

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, 3e is a vital book for anyone involved in architectural design, space management, and urban planning. The concepts presented in this book explain the link between design and human behavior. Understanding this link can enable a planner to use natural environmental factors to minimize loss and crime and to maximize productivity.

This practical guide addresses several environmental settings, including major event facilities, small retail establishments, downtown streets, residential areas, and playgrounds. A one-stop resource with explanations of criminal behavior and the historical aspects of design, it teaches both the novice and the expert in crime prevention how to use the environment to affect human behavior in a positive manner.

• Fully updated with substantial new material in each chapter
• Useful illustrations describe the design and layout concepts in an easy to understand manner
• Written by a well-qualified author in the field of crime prevention