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Lighting & Crime
Lighting is often assumed to reduce crime without question. However, there is a growing body of evidence indicating that lights lead to no change in crime levels, or even an increase in crime.
· Lights should be no brighter than needed and should only illuminate the area needed to be lit for the time necessary
· Lighting can highlight potential targets, security lapses and escape routes
· Outward shining lights can hide criminal activity with the glare
· PIR activated floodlights are often ignored by neighbours
· What deters criminals: belief that the home is occupied, presence of alarm and cameras
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