Secured By Design

Why Secured by Design?

“Incorporating sensible security measures during the construction of a new development or the refurbishment of buildings and estates has been shown to reduce levels of crime, fear of crime and disorder. This works best if balanced with the need to achieve desirable places to live. The aim of the police service is to assist in the design process to achieve a safe and secure environment for residents and users of public space, without creating a fortress mentality, which would be counter-productive not only in terms of the government’s objectives for the creation of attractive living environments and sustainable communities, but also ultimately in terms of security. By providing quality environments and ensuring that they are properly managed and maintained, communities can more readily be encouraged to exercise a sense of ownership and responsibility. By bringing the crime prevention experience of the police more fully into the planning and design process, a balance can be achieved, and the government’s desire to create better places to live can be fulfilled.” Extract from Secured by Design Principles.