Crime prevention solutions for Europe: Designing Out Crime

[2000] Crime is a phenomenon resembling somewhat the famous dragon with several heads. There are more than 25 types of crime to be distinguished. Besides crime there is fear of crime which is a different phenomenon. In this paper we will focus on the types of crime concentrated in urban environments and having an opportunistic nature. In short: crimes which might be reduced by urban planning and building design.

Paul van Soomeren, Crime prevention solutions for Europe: Designing Out Crime, Szczecin, Poland: Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe (CLRAE) from the Council of Europe 2000.

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