Physical Environment and Crime in Khon Kaen City
Keywords:
Crime, Physical Environment, Khon Kaen MunicipalityAbstract
Crime is a significant issue that reflects the quality of life and safety in urban areas, and it poses a critical obstacle to sustainable development, as highlighted by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16. This study aims to explore the relationship between the physical urban environment and property crime, as well as the public’s fear of crime in the municipality of Khon Kaen. The study applies the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) framework to analyze the factors contributing to crime occurrences. The study indicates that accessibility via public transportation and the presence of police emergency call boxes are positively associated with crime occurrence, particularly in Zone 50 (the community in front of the Regional Hospital Center), Zone 65 (Non Chai Communities 1, 2, 3, Hua Saphan, and Bueng Thung Sang), and Zone 69 (Chao Pho Thong Suk), which are areas of high population density. In contrast, neglected or poorly maintained areas tend to have a lower likelihood of crime. Therefore, long-term surveillance measures should be implemented, such as installing CCTV systems and emergency call boxes at high-risk locations, to enhance monitoring and reduce opportunities for criminal activity.
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