Street Lighting in Dudley
Solution types
Public Lighting
Problems addressed
Crime and delinquency (multiple types)
Fear of crime and/or sensation of insecurity
Effectiveness

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Effective

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Life periods served
People of all ages
Where the program was applied
Community (streets or community centers)
Country of application
United Kingdom
Description

An impact evaluation found that, with improved street lighting, there was a 41% decrease in crime incidence and a 23% decrease in crime prevalence, compared to a 3% reduction only in areas not benefiting from the program. There was a small reduction in fear of crime among residents of the target areas, and no evidence of displacement of crime to adjacent areas [1].

Impact evaluations

An impact evaluation found that, with improved street lighting, there was a 41% decrease in crime incidence and a 23% decrease in crime prevalence, compared to a 3% reduction only in areas not benefiting from the program. There was a small reduction in fear of crime among residents of the target areas, and no evidence of displacement of crime to adjacent areas [1].

Bibliographic reference

[1] Painter, K. & Farrington, D. P. 16. The Crime Reducing Effect of Improved Street Lighting: The Dudley Project, 209–226. https://popcenter.asu.edu/sites/default/files/141-Painter_and_Farringto…

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