Introduction
➡ Common belief: security = more cameras, locks & guards
➡ Real prevention starts with design psychology
What Is CPTED?
✔ Definition — multidisciplinary approach to reducing crime through environment & design
✔ How visibility, access, natural surveillance & territorial reinforcement work
Section 1 — Core CPTED Principles
✔ Natural Surveillance
✔ Territorial Reinforcement
✔ Access Control
✔ Maintenance & Community Ownership
Section 2 — Real-World Examples
✔ Residential complex layouts
✔ Schools & campuses
✔ Commercial buildings
✔ Public infrastructure
Section 3 — Dr. Shamir Rajadurai’s Approach to CPTED
✔ Combines academic research with field insights.
✔ Works with architects, planners & law enforcement.
✔ Case studies from Malaysia, Thailand & Philippines.
Section 4 — How Businesses & Cities Benefit
✔ Lower incidents of petty crime
✔ Higher property values
✔ Improved community trust
Conclusion
➡ Safety should be built in, not bolted on.