Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (4th Ed.)

Coordinators: Fennelly Lawrence J., Perry Marianna, Crowe Timothy

Language: English

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390 p. · 21.5x27.6 cm · Paperback

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Fourth Edition is a vital book for anyone involved in architectural design, space management, urban planning, and security. Fully updated, this work explains the link between design and human behavior. Understanding this link can enable a planner to use natural environmental factors to minimize loss and crime and to maximize productivity.

This practical guide addresses several environmental settings, including major event facilities, small retail establishments, downtown streets, residential areas, and playgrounds. A one-stop resource with explanations of criminal behavior and the historical aspects of design, it teaches both the novice and the expert in crime prevention how to use the environment to affect human behavior in a positive manner.



  • All seven concepts in CPTED featured in detail

  • Useful illustrations describe the design and layout concepts in an easy to understand manner
  • Edited and written by trusted experts in the field, building on Timothy Crowe?s seminal work

Chapter 1 Introduction to CPTED

Chapter 2 Encompassing Effective CPTED Solutions in 2020 and Beyond: Concepts and Strategies

Chapter 3 CPTED Concepts and Strategies

Chapter 4 Behavioral Precedents of CPTED From Caves to Fast Food

Chapter 5 Using the Environment to Affect Behavior

Chapter 6 Aesthetics, Environmental Cues, and Territorial Behavior: Implications for CPTED Planning

Chapter 7 Crime and Loss Prevention

Chapter 8 Examples of CPTED Strategies and Applications

Chapter 9 CPTED Implementation Program Planning

Chapter 10 CPTED Training Outline

Chapter 11 Objectives for a School Environment

Chapter 12 Tackling Crime and Fear of Crime Through Urban Planning and Architectural Design

Chapter 13 Checklist for a Program of Successful Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Chapter 14 CPTED in the Twenty-First Century

APPENDIX A: School CPTED Survey School Security Survey/Assessment Conclusion

APPENDIX B: CPTED Design Directives for Dormitory and Student Lounges

APPENDIX C: Convenience Stores and Gas Stops CPTED Assessment Form

APPENDIX D: Malls and Shopping Centers CPTED Assessment Form

APPENDIX E: Apartments, Condos, and Public Housing CPTED Assessment Form

Primary: Students in security, law enforcement, criminal justice, urban planning, architecture programs

Secondary: Professionals in security, urban design, architecture, urban planning

Lawrence J. Fennelly, CPOI, CSSI, is an internationally recognized authority on crime prevention, security planning and analysis and on the study of how environmental factors (CPTED), physical hardware, alarms, lighting, site design, management practices, litigation consultants, security policies and procedures and guard management contribute to criminal victimization. In his security consultant experience he has conducted surveys/audits of large complexes as well as small. Plus written a set of Best Practices. Mr. Fennelly is an Lifetime of the American Society for Industrial Security. This association consists of about 34,000 members who are all in the security profession. He has been involved in several of their National Committees and as well as lecturing for them. He is a past Chair of the Crime Prevention & Loss Prevention Council and in 2015 the Chair of the ASIS, School Safety & Security Council. Currently is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of IFPO.
Marianna A. Perry is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) through ASIS International and has 35+ years of progressive experience in law enforcement, physical security, safety and loss control. Marianna received her B.A. Degree from Bellarmine University and her Master’s Degree from Eastern Kentucky University. She is a safety and security consultant and is a frequent presenter at the annual ASIS International Seminar. She is also adjunct faculty at Sullivan University in the Department of Justice and Public Safety Administration. Marianna is a former trooper and detective with the Kentucky State Police and was previously the Director of the National Crime Prevention Institute (NCPI) at the University of Louisville. She is a member of the ASIS International School Safety and Security Council as well as the Women in Security Council. Her recent books (with Larry Fennelly) are titled, The Handbook for School Safety and Security & Security for Colleges and Universities.
  • All seven concepts in CPTED featured in detail

  • Useful illustrations describe the design and layout concepts in an easy to understand manner
  • Edited and written by trusted experts in the field, building on Timothy Crowe’s seminal work