The article has been updated successfully.No. Many studies on this subject have been performed over the years but no scientific study has ever successfully indicated that light alone can prevent crime. Some studies indicated the nature of crime patterns changed right after lighting was added or increased but then returned to its previous state before the lights were installed.
Criminals recognize patterns and capitalise on this. Westsidewholesale offers many timers and home lighting systems to help empower you to randomize your normal weekly patterns, in an effort to deter crime.
Do bright lights prevent crime?
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22nd of July, 2008
