Statistics confirm that good lighting reduces crime.
The National Criminal Justice Reference Service stated that after a lighting project was completed in downtown St. Louis, crimes against people decreased by more than 40 percent, auto theft dropped 28 percent and business burglaries fell 12 percent. The reputation of business suffers every time a crime takes place on its property. On a positive note, Schedin said that a well lit business is more attractive and although subjective, usually some percentage of sales and an enhanced company image can be attributed to the lighting. A clean and brightly lit sign is a leading source of location awareness. The IES has recently come out with lighting standards to provide a safer environment for ATM users.