Clearly, what we all want and need is security and safety at night, at home and away from home, for ourselves, our families, our homes and property, and for all others. The task is to be safe, not just to feel safe. This means that we need effective and efficient lighting.
Visibility is the goal.
We want to be able to see well, rather than lighting the criminal's way. This goal exists for us at home, on the streets, in parking lots, at work, wherever. Good lighting can be a help, poor lighting always compromises safety. Most crime actually occurs during the day, or inside buildings. However, we want the feeling and the reality of being safe outside at night.