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Author(s):

Barclay, P., J. Buckley, P.J. Brantingham, P.L. Brantingham and T. Whinn-Yates

Date:

1996

Study Location:

Vancouver, BC

Manuscript Type:

Book Series

Full Citation:

Barclay, P., J. Buckley, P.J. Brantingham, P.L. Brantingham and T. Whinn-Yates (1997). “Preventing Auto Theft in Commuter Parking Lots: A Bike Patrol in Vancouver.” In R.V. Clarke (ed.), Situational Crime Prevention: Successful Case Studies. 2nd ed. Guilderland, N.Y.: Harrow and Heston

Results:

Target: 82% decrease; versus only 45% and 53% decrease in comparison areas

File:

04_buckley.pdf (556.2 KB)

Study Number:

12.00

Author(s):

Atlanta (Ga.) Regional Commission

Date:

1974

Study Location:

Atlanta, GA, US

Manuscript Type:

Government Report

Full Citation:

Atlanta (Ga.) Regional Commission (1974). Street Light Project: Final Evaluation Report. Atlanta, Ga.: The Commission

Results:

Target crimes continued to increase post intervention; though the rate of increase for burglaries did slow.

File:

08-Atlanta_street_light_project.pdf (417.05 KB)

Study Number:

8.00

Author(s):

Atkins, S., S. Husain and A. Storey

Date:

1991

Study Location:

London, England, UK

Manuscript Type:

Government Report

Full Citation:

Atkins, S., S. Husain and A. Storey (1991). The Influence of Street Lighting on Crime and Fear of Crime. Crime Prevention Unit; Paper 28. London: Home Office, Crime Prevention Unit

Results:

Target area 2.7% decrease in night time crimes (not sig. w/ Chi-sq.); Five zones found sig. change but conflicting findings three zones decreased while two increased; Surveys showed reduced fear

File:

07-Atkins_Husain_Storey.pdf (497.42 KB)

Study Number:

7.00

Author(s):

Arthur Young & Co.

Date:

1978

Study Location:

Chicago, IL, US

Manuscript Type:

Organizational Report

Full Citation:

Arthur Young & Co. (1978). Second-Year Evaluation Report for Cabrini-Green High Impact Program. Chicago: Arthur Young & Co

Results:

Crime decreased in treatment estate 29 percent a rate greater than comparison estate and Chicago overall. Four buildings where situational interventions were implemented experienced a 50 percent decrease in index crimes and a 38 percent decrease in non-index offenses.

File:

06-Arthur_Young_and_co.pdf (190.62 KB)

Study Number:

6.00

Author(s):

Armitage, R., G. Smyth and K. Pease

Date:

1999

Study Location:

Burnley, Lancashire, UK

Manuscript Type:

Book Series

Full Citation:

Armitage, R., G. Smyth and K. Pease (1999). “Burnley CCTV Evaluation.” In K. Painter and N. Tilley (eds.). Surveillance of Public Space, CCTV, Street Lighting and Crime Prevention. Crime Prevention Studies, Vol. 10. Monsey, N.Y.: Criminal Justice Press

Results:

Target area - 28% decrease; Displacement area - 1% decrease; Comparison area - 9% increase

File:

09-Armitage.pdf (431.54 KB)

Study Number:

5.00

Author(s):

Armitage, R.

Date:

2000

Study Location:

West Yorkshire, UK

Manuscript Type:

Govt. Research Brief

Full Citation:

Armitage, R. (2000). “An Evaluation of Secured by Design Housing Within West Yorkshire.” Briefing Note 7/00. London: Home Office, Policing and Reducing Crime Unit

Results:

26% fewer overall crime rate in Target area; Twice number of burglary offenses in Comparison areas compared to Target; 42% fewer vehicle crimes in Target area;

File:

04-Armitage.pdf (80.74 KB)

Study Number:

4.00

Author(s):

Abernethy, I.

Date:

2002

Study Location:

Launceston, Australia

Manuscript Type:

Government Report

Full Citation:

Abernethy, I. (2002). Launceston – Lighting for Crime Prevention. Launceston, Australia: Launceston City Council

Results:

Case study 1) 42% decrease in calls for service; 2) low fear of crime; 3) 85% decrease in commercial burglary, but 127% increase in vandalism; 4) low fear of crime; 5) inconclusive

File:

01-Abernethy.pdf (2.3 MB)

Study Number:

1.00

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