Bad design / SCP by C M https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0 Please insert here your examples of bad design / SCP! en-us 2023-03-07 16:19:33 UTC 2023-03-16 12:55:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510327932 Lack of cameras
Open space, but a lot of grass and bushes that is block the views 
Opportunities for crime to happen as it is pretty secluded ]]> 2023-03-09 13:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510327932 https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510350346 No cameras around -> Cannot detect criminal activities around the area 

Very open space -> People who walk past this building can see what is going on 

No fences around the house -> Might be subjected to burglary 

Seems very empty -> Might be because it is in a rural area?

No protective features -> Like high walls and gates ]]> 2023-03-09 14:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510350346 Catalytic converter theft https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510517284 The two simple reasons why the current design of catalytic converts on cars promotes and enables its theft:

1. Stealing a catalytic converter is a relatively simple job because of its location and its easy accessibility on the car. 
It only takes a jack and an angle grinder. Most catalytic converters on modern cars are located under the vehicle towards the exhaust which makes it easily accessible to thieves by lifting the back of a car and cutting out the whole unit. Furthermore, this process only takes a few minutes (circa. less than a minute to 10 mins).

2. Catalytic converters are designed to contain metals inside them that are worth more than gold. 
Inside a catalytic converter there is a ceramic element coated in various precious metals like platinum, rhodium and palladium. This is what attracts thieves - one can easily make £400-500 by selling a catalytic converter on the black market.

Catalytic converter theft | Metropolitan Police 
Catalytic converter theft - why is it so common? | What Car?
Catalytic converter theft: why it's on the rise and how to prevent it 


]]> 2023-03-09 15:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510517284 Example of bad design / SCP https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510517348 The design of this green space can facilitate crime because it is open to anyone passing by, and the lack of a fence makes it unclear as to whether it is a public or private space. 
With the ownership of the area not being evident, offenders might use it for inappropriate activities, such as smoking illegal substances or illegally gambling, without being pursued by the residents or owners of the flats. ]]> 2023-03-09 15:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510517348 Cafés with outdoor seating https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510521521 This type of café layout facilitates bag theft. 
Busy street and narrow layout -> when large amount of people are around, it is less likely to get caught stealing objects from a bag or the bag itself
Social space -> people may be drinking or socialising thus not paying close enough attention to their belongings
Outdoor layout -> easy exit route for criminals]]> 2023-03-09 15:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510521521 the newly built public toilet in Shibuya, Tokyo https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510525490 This public toilet consists of 2 genderless toilets stalls and 2 male toilets. This design can be a perfect place for the offenders to conduct sexual crimes and be hardly spotted.

limited views ->you can only spot things from a certain side of the toilet. If possible offenders sneak into other toilets stalls, it's hard to spot it from other directions, which reduces possible capable guardians & increase opportunities of crimes

increased contact of possible victims and offenders -> The entrances of the toilets are quite close and you can see the users of the toilets from the other toilets. Compared to the traditional toilets, this design puts the possible offenders and victims closer, which will give a bigger chance for the offenders to perform crimes.

No cameras -> Not really sure about the outside of the buildings, but there most likely will be none within the toilets. If offenders perform crimes inside the rooms, there's no way to detect the activities. If the possible victims are young, they might not even be able to ask for help (or even press the alarm, as indicated by a case in Kumamoto in 2011).]]> 2023-03-09 15:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510525490 Lack of visibility in public restrooms https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510699397 - This design flaw is criminogenic because it allows criminals to operate in a hidden or isolated space, away from the eyes of other people or surveillance cameras.

- Inadequate lighting, low-quality locks, and poorly placed mirrors can all contribute to a lack of visibility, making it difficult for users or law enforcement to detect and prevent criminal activities in public restrooms.

- The lack of visibility can also make people feel vulnerable and unsafe while using public restrooms. This can discourage people from using these facilities altogether and contribute to a decrease in community cohesion.

- This may also create opportunities for criminal activities and make people feel unsafe in public spaces.

- To prevent such criminal activities, public restrooms should be designed with adequate lighting, high-quality locks, and mirrors that provide good visibility.
]]> 2023-03-09 17:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2510699397 Outdoor Markets https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2511060003 Camden Market is an example of bad design in relation to crime prevention. Although there are CCTV camera, during the weekends and other busy times, the pavements are crowded with people which may facilitate pick-pocketing as many people are close together and their attention may not be on their personal belongings, instead on a conversation, or 'window shopping' (as examples).
The presence of graffiti may also be a prompt to criminal activity as suggested in the 'broken windows theory'. 
Alongside many pedestrians, there are other routes around Camden Market and the surrounding area, such as bus routes, which may act as a route out for offenders, or an additional environment to partake in criminal activity. 
As this location is a tourist attraction, there may be high value targets such as camera equipment or mobile phones compared to other areas around Camden which are more residential and won't have this quantity of targets. 
During evenings, poor lighting may increase vulnerability of targets, and discourage others from going to this area, so the reduction in potential guardianship.  ]]> 2023-03-10 00:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2511060003 Poorly Lit Public Spaces https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2511734514
  • One example of a “bad” design that can facilitate crime is poorly lit public spaces. Poor lighting can at times be used for the aesthetics of a certain area from an artistic point of view, however, it can also provide cover for criminals and make it difficult for witnesses to identify perpetrators. Here are a few reasons why I think this type of design promotes or enables crime:
    • Creates a sense of anonymity: poor lighting can make it difficult for people to see each other’s faces or distinguish features, which can create a sense of anonymity. This can embolden criminals to commit crimes without fear of being identified or caught.
    • Reduces natural surveillance: good lighting can help promote natural surveillance, where members of the public keep an eye on their surroundings and look out for each other. Poor lighting can reduce natural surveillance by making it difficult for people to see what’s happening around them
    • Sends a message of neglect: poor lighting can also send a message that an area is neglected or not well-maintained. This can attract criminal activity and discourage people from using the space, further reducing natural surveillance and increasing the likelihood of crime.
  • Overall, poor lighting can contribute to an environment that facilitates crime by creating a sense of anonymity, limiting visibility, reducing natural surveillance, and sending a message of neglect. It’s important for designers to consider the impact of lighting on public safety and to prioritize well-lit public spaces that promote visibility and natural surveillance.

    • ]]>     2023-03-10 11:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2511734514     ATM's https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2512645219 ATM machine located in dark light with no surrounding shops. Creates opportunity to steal from whoever may be using the ATM, due to lack of surveillance and visibility - reducing risk of offender being caught. Perceived effort is lower because there's not likely to be anyone there to help the victim. ]]> 2023-03-11 12:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2512645219 Santander Bikes (all accessible public bikes) https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2516165917 Santander bikes account for a large amount of the bikes stolen in London. A total of 1,164 Santander bikes were targets of theft in 2021. The lack of security attached to the bikes makes them an easy target for people looking to steal them. For example, how people acquire them. Some people leave them on the side of roads, buildings etc, and others can take them. They are rarely returned to their ramps.

    They can be used at any give time, for a £2 hire, and the risks attached are very low, it is hard to track someone down for a single bike, it is equally as hard to determine whether someone else that is riding a Santander bike has stolen it or not, as it is commonly used and is everywhere in London and across the rest of the UK.

    A good development that has been made is the fact that there are now strategies in place that allow Santander and the Met Police to track down the actual bikes, using GPS data. This is good as it means that thieves can be tracked down faster. Also, if people are aware that the bikes have tracking devices in them, they would be less likely to steal them, as the perceived risks would be higher, such as getting caught, or to be implicated in another matter that the bike may have been used for etc.]]>     2023-03-14 14:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2516165917     Canals https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2518342310 Overgrown vegetation and lack of lighting- low visibility from public, it deters people from going at night which creates a lack of guardianship for offenders choosing to par take in criminal behaviour. 

    There are numerous exists, for instance running up the banking to the nearest road, which allows offenders to escape quickly if the police were called.

    Concrete path means that footsteps can be heard from a far, alerting offenders if there was someone close by. 

    Open body of water allows for quick disposal of possible evidence of offending, e.g drugs, weapons. ]]>     2023-03-15 20:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2518342310     keyless entry car theft https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2518535112 https://www.carwow.co.uk/blog/keyless-car-theft-prevention#gref

    The above link some ups concisely the issue with this invention.]]>     2023-03-16 00:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2518535112     Poor signage https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2519150890 An example of bad design that can facilitate crime is the lack of proper signage or way finding in public spaces, such as parks or streets. When there is confusion about how to navigate a space or find certain locations, it can create opportunities for criminal activity, as people may become lost or disoriented and more vulnerable to criminal activity. Additionally, the lack of clear signage can make people feel unsafe, as they may not be sure where to go or how to get help if needed. Therefore, it is important to consider clear signage and effective wayfinding in the design of public spaces to promote safety and discourage criminal activity.]]> 2023-03-16 10:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2519150890 Lockers with the same key https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2519352681 An example of bad design that can promote crime is lockers with the same key in the office. Offenders can use the same key to open every locker in the office, which reduce the effort they put in, and also the risks for being detected will reduce. Therefore, based on the rational choice perspective, this kind of design will promote crime events. 

    Moreover, because that the commute time is regular, there is a lack of guardianship in the early morning and late evening. Due to the routine activities approach, a fall in the number of guardians will also promote crime events. ]]>     2023-03-16 12:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/catalinamellado2/uvlmvswlam3kujw0/wish/2519352681