Justice
Street Lights and Crime: A Seemingly Endless Debate
What if extra lights don't make us as safe as they make us feel?
If you live in a city and walk alone at night, you probably prefer routes that are well-lit over ones that aren't. The same surely holds true even if you live in a more suburban area. Associating light with safety is one of those feelings that's so universal, I can almost hear the entire planet rolling its eyes in collective irritation right now.
But what if extra lighting doesn't actually make us safer?