A Major Study Finds Better Lighting Leads to 39% Reduction in Index Crimes
We have all seen the recent tragic events news of the murder of Sarah Everand, so it’s no surprise there has been a public demand for more to be done to make women feel safer at night.
According to a major study* carried out in a public housing area, by the scientific research team Crime Lab in New York city, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, the New York City Police Department, and the New York City Housing Authority; when you eliminate dark corners, pathways and corridors, not only does it feel safer, but it has been proven to reduce criminal activity.
Specifically, at night there was a 39% reduction in index crimes — a subset of serious offenses that includes murder, robbery, and aggravated assault, as well as certain property crimes.
But how do you reconcile the need to save energy with the need to provide safer light levels for residents.
Instead of turning lights off, why not simply install very low energy lighting which can be programmed to provide different light levels during the dark hours at entrance doors and lobbies, which are permanently monitored, and tested to ensure they cannot be disabled and will not cause unwanted light pollution.
Under the Building Safety Bill we all now have an obligation to make residents and visitors to your buildings regain their trust in the landlords’ measures to improve safety.
Commulite lighting offers the opportunity to have superior light levels that are fully controllable and programmable. And by switching to Commulite, full light levels means you don’t have to compromise on your budget or your emissions. When combined with a solar PV system and a tesla battery our lighting is net carbon zero.
If you would like to find out more about how you can safeguard your residents, call us on 01277 600 300