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Doctoral Thesis | Criminology and Forensic Science | Philippines | Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024 | Rating: 6.2 / 10

Risk Identification, Environment Design and Social Control on Fear of Crime in Inner Mongolia, China

Lu Yanyang

Abstract: Currently, in China, criminal cases have been continuously declining for nearly a decade, and the sense of security among the public has remained high. These are achievements in building a safe China. However, some criminal cases that have caused a sensation throughout the country have also occurred, causing a great impact on people's fear of crime. This study explores the fear of crime among residents of Inner Mongolia, China, by examining factors such as risk identification, environmental design, and social control. Using a questionnaire survey of 402 residents, the research reveals high levels of victimization experience, concerns over safety in schools and workplaces, and significant fear of robbery. The study highlights the impact of media coverage on crime fear and evaluates the effectiveness of crime prevention through environmental design and formal social control measures. Based on the findings, an action plan is proposed to enhance crime prevention strategies and reduce the fear of crime. Respondents are generally concerned about the insecurity in schools or workplaces, and the highest risk assessment is for robbery crimes that infringe on both personal and property rights. At the same time, it is widely agreed that too many details of criminal cases have been disclosed by the media. The evaluation of disorder can be divided into spatial disorder and social disorder, with graffiti, dilapidated roads, and fighting being highly valued. In Inner Mongolia, China, crime prevention through environmental design has been well applied. This is mainly reflected in the installation of sufficient street lights and electronic monitoring equipment, as well as the implementation of good entrance control in residential areas. The effective execution of formal social control is achieved by prompt and concentrated police patrols and the extensive creation of police rooms. Studies indicate notable differences in risk recognition, environmental structuring, and social regulation based on gender, age, and experiences of victimization, with rural males, aged 36 to 45, who have suffered victimization over four times, assigning higher evaluations. There is a strong interconnection among these three elements. Stemming from these results, an action plan has been formulated to curb crime through the amplified use of crime fear. A proposed action plan has been developed based on research findings to prevent crime by strengthening the application of fear of crime.

Keywords: Fear of Crime, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, CPTED, Community Policing

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024,

Pages: 1270 - 1277