CPTED Second Generation Principles

• The environment can affect behaviour but it cannot create community
• The strength of the social interactions within a community ultimately enables a safe environment to emerge

• Second Generation CPTED extends beyond the traditional focus on physical design to include social and cultural factors that influence crime and safety
• It emphasizes community engagement, social cohesion, and the development of positive relationships within communities

The four main principles of Second Generation CPTED are:

• Social Cohesion
  • Encouraging strong social ties and networks within the community
• Community Culture
  • Fostering a shared community identity and culture
• Threshold Capacity
  • Managing the capacity of spaces to support social interactions without becoming overcrowded or underutilized
• Connectivity
  • Encouraging a sense of ownership and responsibility among community members for their environment