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Effects of CPTED Principles on Intention to Burgle in High-Density Low-Rise Residential Areas of South Korea: A Virtual Reality Experiment

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  • Dongpil Son
  • Boyeong Im
  • Jaeseok Her
  • Seung-Nam Kim

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This study aimed to analyze the impact of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles on burglary intentions in high-density low-rise residential areas in South Korea using a virtual reality (VR) experiment. An ordered logistic regression model was developed based on data from a VR-aided survey involving 100 young adults. The findings revealed that the installation of security features, such as barred windows and signs indicating a security system, significantly reduced the intention to commit burglary in single-family houses and walk-up apartments. In contrast to studies conducted in Western contexts, the results indicated that higher fences were associated with a lower intention to burgle in these high-density low-rise residential areas. Territoriality was found to have no significant effect on burglary intentions. These results suggest that CPTED strategies should be tailored to local environmental contexts and community atmospheres.

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  • Dongpil Son & Boyeong Im & Jaeseok Her & Seung-Nam Kim, 2024. "Effects of CPTED Principles on Intention to Burgle in High-Density Low-Rise Residential Areas of South Korea: A Virtual Reality Experiment," SAGE Open, , vol. 14(4), pages 21582440241, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:14:y:2024:i:4:p:21582440241296723
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440241296723
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