From Walkonomics — Improving Street Walkability Reduces Crime

Every city has at least a few streets where you won’t feel completely safe from crime.  This might be due to several factors, such as the time of day, who you’re with or the reputation of the area.  Research has shown that ‘fear of crime’ affects urban walkability, but now a new project has shown that the reverse may also be true: that improving the walkability of a street can reduce the number of crimes in an area. Read more: Walkonomics – Blog » Improving Street Walkability Reduces Crime