CPTED in Action: The Essentials
Natural Surveillance
Territorial Reinforcement
Natural Access Control
Designing spaces so people can see and be seen—like using lighting, windows facing sidewalks, and open sightlines to discourage criminal activity.
Natural Access Control
Territorial Reinforcement
Natural Access Control
Guiding movement by using design elements like fences, gates, pathways, and entry points to limit access and reduce opportunities for crime.
Territorial Reinforcement
Territorial Reinforcement
Territorial Reinforcement
Creating a sense of ownership over space through landscaping, signage, and maintenance—making it clear that a space is cared for and monitored.
Maintenance
Territorial Reinforcement
Territorial Reinforcement
Keeping spaces clean, functional, and well-lit to signal that an area is watched over and valued, which deters crime and encourages community use.
