What does CPTED use to reduce crime?

Design of buildings and public spaces.

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Why: CPTED uses environmental design like lighting and layout to reduce crime opportunities.

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Good design makes crime harder to find.
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Answer: Design of buildings and public spaces. CPTED uses environmental design like lighting and layout to reduce crime opportunities.

  1. Scouting America: Crime Prevention www.scouting.org/merit-badges/crime-prevention
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    Checked 2026-11-07.

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