How can good lighting help to reduce crime and the fear of crime?
Research has shown that certain groups of people suffer a disproportionate amount of crime, in particular, households which have been victimised, women and young people out after dark and the elderly, especially those subject to vandalism and disorderly behaviour. A common factor linking crimes committed against these groups is that they commonly occur after dark, so it comes as no surprise that research by criminologists carried out into lighting and crime has shown that targeted public lighting improvements can make the biggest impact on crime reduction.
