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Table 4 Interpretation of the vulnerability of areas with high factors in terms of the routine activity approach and proposed crime prevention measures

From: Spatial analysis of outdoor indecent assault risk: a study using ambient population data

 

Viewpoint of routine activity approach

Possible occurrence timing

Proposed

Factor

Suitable target

Absence of capable guardians

 

Crime prevention measures

1

✔

 

Going home

Alerts at train stations and convenience stores

4

✔

✔

At nighttime

Increased surveillance (e.g., install security cameras)

5

✔

 

Going home

Alerts at train stations and convenience stores

8

✔

✔

At nighttime/Going home

Increased surveillance (e.g., install security cameras)