| Title |
A Study on Urban Crime Prevention Design Strategies Based on Natural Surveillance and Visibility Enhancement Principles |
| Authors |
고설비(Gu, Xue-Fei) ; 서지은(Seo, Ji-eun) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.9.247 |
| Keywords |
CPTED; Natural Surveillance Principles; Visibility; Street Crime |
| Abstract |
Street crime in China poses increasing challenges to urban safety. Based on the principle of natural surveillance in Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED), this study examines how street visibility contributes to crime suppression in Shanghai’s J District. A
qualitative approach is adopted to construct a visibility, natural surveillance, crime deterrence framework by synthesizing international CPTED
standards. Five core visibility attributes, openness, connectivity, dynamics, proximity, and stability, and four characteristics of natural
surveillance, deterrence, continuity, penetration, and spontaneity, are identified. Analysis of eight representative cases, including public
facilities, residential blocks, and historical renovations, shows that openness and connectivity are key factors in activating natural surveillance.
This is achieved through strategies such as boundary elimination or blurring and spatial arrangement or replication. In addition, dynamic
adjustments in low-visibility areas and balanced street lighting help maintain long-term effectiveness. |