The nexus between urban infraestructure and crime

how the architecture and urbanism can prevent the violence

Abstract

The objective of this article is understand the nexus between architecture and urbanism and a criminality in urban centers. For this analyse was used north-american studies about Crime Prevetion Through Environmental Design and in reports of public security actors: judge, justice promoter and military police coronel. The article was conceived from the perspective of the professionals mentioned, also covering practical activities within the architecture itself. The result of this article shows that the factors that lead the individual to commit crimes are much more complex than poverty and a social structure. Finally, it will be perceivable to understand that the physical environment where there are social interactions is more influential than the social aspects themselves.