Third-Generation Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Mateja Mihinjac; Gregory Saville

doi:10.3390/socsci8060182

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Third-Generation Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Mateja Mihinjac

Gregory Saville

Social Sciences Vol. 8 No. 6 pp. 182 · MDPI AG

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Abstract

This paper advances crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) theory and practice by introducing a holistic and integrated crime prevention theory called Third-Generation CPTED. We use Third-Generation CPTED to expand both the situational focus of traditional CPTED and the social ecology/neighbourhood focus of Second-Generation CPTED, by creating a new theory that integrates human motivation and aspirations within a neighbourhood Liveability Hierarchy. Central to our theory is the planning concept of liveability and, because safety from crime, fear, and victimization is such an integral part of quality of life, we present two underlying themes on which liveability depends: public health and sustainability. We propose some theoretical assumptions and propositions that underpin the theory and suggest areas for future research. Our contention is that a holistic and integrative Third-Generation CPTED elevates liveability from the role of basic infrastructure and habitat to providing residents with opportunities to enhance their own personal aspirations and improve their quality of life.

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Published: Jun 11, 2019
Vol/Issue: 8(6)
Pages: 182
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Authors

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Mateja Mihinjac

Research and Consulting in Criminology, Slovenia and School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt 4122, Australia

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Gregory Saville

AlterNation LLC, Arvada, CO 80004, USA

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Mateja Mihinjac, Gregory Saville (2019). Third-Generation Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Social Sciences, 8(6), 182. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci8060182

Third-Generation Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

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