Crime prevention through building design, urban planning and city maintenance - Part 1: Vocabulary

This document outlines a specialized resource focused on crime prevention through environmental design, specifically addressing architecture, urban planning, and maintenance strategies. It serves as a foundational reference by establishing a unified terminology and definitions essential for professionals in the fields of urban development and safety management. The content ensures consistent understanding among stakeholders involved in designing and maintaining built environments, facilitating clearer communication regarding security-related concepts. By defining key terms, it supports the implementation of preventive measures that integrate design principles with public safety objectives. This publication provides a structured framework for discussing how physical environments can influence criminal behavior, offering a common language for experts to collaborate on creating safer spaces. It acts as a critical tool for aligning practices across different disciplines involved in shaping communities, ensuring that safety considerations are effectively incorporated into planning processes from the outset.