28th January 2025
Crime, Criminology, and Urban Space
On January 28, urban designers, criminologists, and curious minds came together for the launch of the “Webinars on Design for Security in Practice” series. The opening session, titled “Crime, Criminology, and Urban Space”, explored the intersection of criminology and urban design—offering fresh insights into how our cities can be shaped to prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Webinar Highlights
📅 Date: January 28
⏰ Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET
💬 Topic: Crime, Criminology, and Urban Space
This engaging session featured leading experts who shed light on how crime is influenced by the built environment, and how design can play a proactive role in crime prevention.
Speakers Included:
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Prof. Caroline Davey & Prof. Andrew B. Wootton
Introduced the E2i Project, which aims to integrate design for security principles into everyday urban planning. -
Dr. Gal Herz
Explored the question “What is crime, and why does it exist?”, providing a foundation for understanding criminal behavior in context. -
Prof. David Weisburd
Presented on “The Criminology of Place”, highlighting how specific street segments play a critical role in shaping crime patterns.
Hosted by: Mike Turner
Attendees left with actionable knowledge and new perspectives on how criminology can inform practical design solutions for safer, more resilient cities.
🙌 Thank You for Joining Us!
Thank you to everyone who participated in this important conversation. Your engagement helps drive forward innovative, security-conscious approaches to urban development.
Stay tuned for upcoming sessions in the Design for Security in Practice webinar series—we’re just getting started.
We have recorded the webinar. You can check the 3-part videos here.
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