Environmental interventions to reduce fear of crime: systematic review of effectiveness.

Seven studies showed a trend towards reduced fear (5.6% [ 21 ], 6% [ 25 ], 8% [ 23 ], 8% [ 24 ], 17% [ 30 ], 22% [ 28 ] and 35% [ 31 ]), and three studies showed no change or a trend towards increased fear (0% [ 36 ], −1% [ 22 ] and −6% [ 35 ]).

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The third study focused on public transport stations in London and showed a positive trend in fear, although significance was not reported (7.5% [ 61 ]).

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Two studies showed slight positive trends (2% [ 38 ] and 2.5% [ 43 ]), and one study showed a negative trend (−7.5% [ 44 ]).

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