Crime Prevention in Residential Areas A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Environmental Design Approaches
Journal: European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research
Year: 2026

Crime prevention in residential areas is essential for fostering safety and improving everyday well-being. Situational interventions offer practical tools for reducing crime opportunities, yet the evidence base for their effectiveness in residential settings remains dispersed. This study systematically reviews and synthesizes evaluations of environmental design interventions implemented in residential environments. Searches were conducted in three major databases and supplemented with backward c