BS EN 14383-1:2006

What is BS EN 14383-1 – Crime prevention through urban planning about?

BS EN 14383-1 is the first part of the BS EN 14383 multi-series that discusses “Prevention of crime by urban planning and building design”.

BS EN 14383-1 provides terminologies used in crime prevention and urban planning and building design. For some specific terms used in the other parts, dealing with urban planning, dwellings, shops and offices, BS EN 14383-1 provides equivalent terms in three languages, as well as definitions.

Who is BS EN 14383-1 – Crime prevention through urban planning for?

BS EN 14383-1 on prevention of crime through urban planning and building design is useful for:

• Urban planners
• Local leaders
• Police services
• Civil engineers
• Planning commissions

Why should you use BS EN 14383-1 – Crime prevention through urban planning?

There is a vast array of terminologies used in crime prevention and urban planning that may sound similar but refer to something specific. These terminologies can sometimes get intertwined and cause confusion between two parties.

BS EN 14383-1 introduces you to the terminologies that would be useful for you when you refer to the subsequent parts of the BS EN 14383 series to implement crime prevention through urban planning and building design. BS EN 14383-1 also provides these definitions in English, French, and German.

Overall, the definitions given in BS EN 14383-1 help you to understand where they are best suited for use in urban planning.