Elements of Territoriality
Elements of Territoriality
1. Are the pedestrian routes clear and legible?
2. Are entry points into the area visible and well-defined?
3. Are there signs to locate where you are?
4. Are there sufficient way-finding maps / signs to key destinations?
5. Are there confusing levels/zones?*
3.7.1.3.2 Elements of Surveillance
In this second element there are 6 items being tested. The items are as shown and presented in Table 3.2 below.
Table 3.2 Elements of surveillance
Elements of Surveillance
1. Generally, can you see clearly what is ahead of you?
2. Are there areas where you can’t be seen or heard?*
3. Are there entrapment spots (e.g. stairwells / recesses)?*
4. Are there places where offenders could easily …show more content…
Is the site vibrant and well-used?
2. Is there a diverse range of land uses at the site?
3. Are there restaurants/cafes/cinemas/play areas to attract people?
3.7.1.4 Section D – Perceived Importance of CPTED
In this section, the researcher has included 8 items to measure the importance of perceived importance of CPTED. The individual items are as shown and highlighted in Table 3.6 below.
Table 3.6 Items of Perceived Importance of CPTED
Community safety survey – Perceptions of CPTED
If you were being threatened, do you think other people would see/notice you?
Do you think people would assist you if they noticed a crime-taking place?
Are properties protected with burglar bars, alarms and security features?
Have you noticed any security cameras in the area?
Is the mall free from places where criminals could hide?
Have you seen any security guards or police in the mall today?
Is the area clean and free from rubbish and graffiti?
Is the area free of nuisance activities (e.g. people urinating, rough sleeping, street kids)?
3.7.2 Choice of answers
The choice of answers in this study can be summarized as follows:
• Multiple answer
• Open-ended answers
• Yes, No answers
• Likert Scale answers
3.7.2.1 Multiple choices and open-ended
Elements of Territoriality
1. Are the pedestrian routes clear and legible?
2. Are entry points into the area visible and well-defined?
3. Are there signs to locate where you are?
4. Are there sufficient way-finding maps / signs to key destinations?
5. Are there confusing levels/zones?*
3.7.1.3.2 Elements of Surveillance
In this second element there are 6 items being tested. The items are as shown and presented in Table 3.2 below.
Table 3.2 Elements of surveillance
Elements of Surveillance
1. Generally, can you see clearly what is ahead of you?
2. Are there areas where you can’t be seen or heard?*
3. Are there entrapment spots (e.g. stairwells / recesses)?*
4. Are there places where offenders could easily …show more content…
Is the site vibrant and well-used?
2. Is there a diverse range of land uses at the site?
3. Are there restaurants/cafes/cinemas/play areas to attract people?
3.7.1.4 Section D – Perceived Importance of CPTED
In this section, the researcher has included 8 items to measure the importance of perceived importance of CPTED. The individual items are as shown and highlighted in Table 3.6 below.
Table 3.6 Items of Perceived Importance of CPTED
Community safety survey – Perceptions of CPTED
If you were being threatened, do you think other people would see/notice you?
Do you think people would assist you if they noticed a crime-taking place?
Are properties protected with burglar bars, alarms and security features?
Have you noticed any security cameras in the area?
Is the mall free from places where criminals could hide?
Have you seen any security guards or police in the mall today?
Is the area clean and free from rubbish and graffiti?
Is the area free of nuisance activities (e.g. people urinating, rough sleeping, street kids)?
3.7.2 Choice of answers
The choice of answers in this study can be summarized as follows:
• Multiple answer
• Open-ended answers
• Yes, No answers
• Likert Scale answers
3.7.2.1 Multiple choices and open-ended