A Study on Beautification and Crime Prevention Activities in Areas Focusing on Community Safety Initiatives

Based on the “Broken Windows Theory,” whose implementation in New York and elsewhere is well-known, initiatives linking beautification and crime prevention activities are being carried out nationwide. This study examines the actual activities and environmental assessments from the perspective of local residents in areas conducting initiatives under the “Beautiful Windows” slogan.” The survey results revealed an asymmetry: while beautification activities tend to occur in areas where crime prevention activities are also present, the reverse is not true. This can be understood as aligning with the “Broken Windows Theory,” where crime prevention activities exist as an extension of beautification efforts.