Enhance your environment using holistic strategies with our Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) consulting services. CPTED is a proven multidisciplinary approach to deterring criminal behavior through environmental design. Our services focus on strategic use of the built environment to create safer spaces that reduce both the incidence and fear of crime.

Core Strategies of CPTED

• Natural Surveillance: Increase visibility and the likelihood of observers in the environment. We design spaces that encourage legitimate users while providing few hiding places for potential offenders.

• Natural Access Control: Guide people entering and leaving a space through the strategic placement of entrances, exits, fences, and landscaping to deter unauthorised access.

• Territorial Reinforcement: Use physical attributes that express ownership, such as fencing, signage, and well-maintained landscapes, to create clear boundaries between public and private areas.

• Maintenance: Ensure that spaces are well-maintained and have an appearance of care and use, to prevent decay and deter criminal activity.

  Activity Support: Promote legitimate activities in public spaces to increase the number of desirable users, thereby reducing opportunities for crime.

  PSA’s CPTED Consulting Services

• Assessment: Comprehensive review of existing environments or design plans to identify potential security risks and the application of CPTED principles.

• Design Consultation: Collaboration with architects, city planners, law enforcement, and developers to integrate CPTED principles into the early stages of design.

• Implementation Strategies: Actionable recommendations for the practical application of CPTED principles in both new builds and existing structures.

• Training and Education: Workshops and seminars for stakeholders involved in the management, design, and use of space to understand and apply CPTED principles effectively.

Benefits of CPTED

• Reduce Crime: Implementing CPTED can significantly reduce the occurrence of crime by altering environmental factors that influence offender decision-making.

• Cost-Effective: Many CPTED strategies are part of the design process and can be more cost-effective than traditional security measures.

• Improved Quality of Life: CPTED creates aesthetically pleasing environments that are welcoming and promote social interaction, contributing to a higher quality of life.

Build Safer Environments with Us

Our CPTED experts are ready to assist you in creating environments where safety and community flourish. Contact us today to learn how our CPTED consulting services can benefit your project and contribute to building a safer, more connected community.