CPTED Impact Evaluation: a methodology proposal
PhD Macarena Rau Vargas
International CPTED Association
The paper will describe the process and outcome of a longitudinal research conducted both in Honduras and Chile on impact evaluation of CPTED interventions (first, second and third generation) and situational crime prevention.
This longitudinal research was led by Dr. Macarena Rau together with a team of researchers (Dr. Francisco Gatica (UBB), Dr. Tim Pascoe, Dr. Ivan Cartes (UBB)) and allowed the formulation of a CPTED Impact Evaluation Method called ESU (Urban Safety Survey). One of the innovations of this method is its participatory dimension with the intervened communities and control groups as well as the collection of both qualitative and quantitative information.
This paper seeks to contribute to both the practice and concepts of evidence-based CPTED and exchange both research and practice information with colleagues from Germany and Europe among other international guests.
This longitudinal research was led by Dr. Macarena Rau together with a team of researchers (Dr. Francisco Gatica (UBB), Dr. Tim Pascoe, Dr. Ivan Cartes (UBB)) and allowed the formulation of a CPTED Impact Evaluation Method called ESU (Urban Safety Survey). One of the innovations of this method is its participatory dimension with the intervened communities and control groups as well as the collection of both qualitative and quantitative information.
This paper seeks to contribute to both the practice and concepts of evidence-based CPTED and exchange both research and practice information with colleagues from Germany and Europe among other international guests.
| CPTED Impact Evaluation (English, LINK) | |
| 42189 (English, PDF) | |
| ICA METHODOLOGY WHITE PAPER (English, PDF) | |
| Lecture Presentation: CPTED Impact Evaluation Rau and Pascoe DPT Germany 2025 (English, PDF) | |
Presentation of the lecture (English, Video) |