ABSTRACT
Street lighting can have an effect on perceived personal safety and reduce the fear of becoming victimized in a particular environment. Street lighting is generally seen as the most important physical feature of an environment to affect perceived personal safety. Consideration again must be given to the environment that is addressed and its intended use. Over-lighting or too much light in a neighborhood may have a negative consequence on the surveillance principle of crime prevention through environmental design because residents may close their blinds or curtains to block out the offending, trespassing light, which will limit natural surveillance. The general consensus is that adequate street lighting can help reduce crime rates and also help to reduce the fear of crime.
