Urbanization is a widespread occurrence across the nation. Urbanism has been affecting the rise in urban crime as a result of societal perception. Abstract: According to empirical data, crime has risen in metropolitan areas. The study issue is dependent on the specific types of crime that occur in urban settings. The aim of the research is to identify the nature and patterns of crimes related to the urban area and to make recommendations for solutions. The study was conducted in Colombo Fort and Pettah using criminal records from the police’s Criminal Record Division (CRD), and it used questionnaires, formal and informal interviews, group discussions, case studies, and observations to gather primary data from police officers, residents, and communities. Recorded data by police from 2010 to 2018, were evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Burglary was the most common crime, reported at 49%, and property-based crime quickly increased. The patterns of crimes throughout particular seasons are evident, and because of the urban structure, offenders can conceal their identities. Murders, drug dealing, and prostitution are anti-social activities that have hurt the neighborhood. Some geographic areas have been identified as the preferred locations (hotspots) for criminals to carry out their illicit activities. The city planning process is crucial in ensuring the timely implementation of the new idea, as industrialized nations including Sri Lanka adopt Crime Prevention through Environmental Design/Development (CPTED)

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