کاربست نظریه پیشگیری از جرم از طریق طراحی محیط در توسعه‌های ویلایی شمال ایران

ساویز طیاح; محمد  زینعلی میانکوه

Authors

Saviz Tayyah Department of Architecture, Ra.c., Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0317-0633
Mohammad Zeynali Meyankoh Department of Architecture, Ah.c., Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran Author https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2288-3221

Keywords:

Talesh, Crime prevention , Villa community , Security , Private areas, , Public areas

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the application of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles and determine the roles of public-area design, private-area design, and security considerations in crime prevention within the design of a 200-unit villa development in Talesh, Iran. This quantitative, descriptive-exploratory, and applied study was conducted among professionals working in architecture and security-related fields in Talesh. The statistical population consisted of 830 experts employed by the municipality, police force, Housing Foundation and urban development organizations, and Construction Engineering Organization during 2022–2024, from whom 263 participants were selected. Data were collected using a researcher-developed 13-item questionnaire covering three dimensions: public areas, private areas, and security. Content validity was confirmed by academic and professional experts, and the overall Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.727. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-sample t-tests, and Pearson correlation coefficients in SPSS. One-sample t-test results indicated that the mean scores for public-area design (M=3.39, SD=0.18, t=79.88), private-area design (M=3.30, SD=0.38, t=33.62), and security (M=3.50, SD=0.39, t=41.56) were significantly higher than the reference value of 2.5 (p<0.001). Pearson correlation analysis demonstrated a significant positive relationship between public-area design and crime prevention (r=0.545, p<0.001). Private-area design was also positively and significantly associated with crime prevention (r=0.701, p<0.001). Moreover, security considerations showed a significant positive correlation with crime prevention (r=0.693, p<0.001). The findings indicate that incorporating CPTED principles can provide an effective foundation for developing safer villa communities. Appropriate organization of public and private spaces, together with systematic attention to security requirements, may reduce opportunities for criminal activity and enhance environmental safety. Integrating CPTED principles into the planning and architectural design of villa developments, particularly in northern Iran, may therefore contribute to safer residential environments and improved quality of life for residents.

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