The process of designing security into architecture is known as "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design." It includes a design built environment to reduce opportunities and fear of crime. Crime prevention through environmental design can help with reducing the chances of committing crimes and also can provide guidance to property owners on how to protect their property. There is not enough information about the concept in the territory of the Slovak Republic, so the objective of this article is to point out its effectiveness. The effectiveness of the CPTED concept will be demonstrated through an analysis of implemented projects abroad, which have confirmed that the concept is an effective, successful and feasible multidisciplinary prevention strategy.
