Defensible Design Theory for Crime Reduction in Estates in Nairobi, Kenya a Case Study of Shauri Moyo Estate

Abstract

This study seeks to investigate the application of defensible design theory for crime reduction in Shauri Moyo Estate, Nairobi, Kenya. In order to evaluate current security measures, identify crime hotspots, and assess the estate's current state, the research will employ a mixed-method approach that combines surveys, interviews, and architectural analysis. Through an analysis of defensible design theory's effective applications in other settings, the study seeks to offer actionable suggestions specific to the opportunities and challenges that Shauri Moyo Estate presents. The results will aid in the creation of a thorough framework for applying justifiable design concepts to Nairobi estate planning and design, eventually improving resident safety and security. In Chapter one, the issue of integrating defensible design theory to address the high crime rate in Shauri Moyo Estate is discussed. This ensures the reader understands the background, the objectives of the study and the research questions that guide the study. The researcher also explains the significance of the study and outlines the limitations and the scope of the study. In the second chapter, the researcher introduces the existing literature on the guiding principles of the study, highlighting relevant designers and their works. Chapter three discusses the research design, the population, sample, and various methods of data collection and presentation with reasons as to why the researcher settled on them. Chapter four is a presentation of the findings and analysis of the same while chapter five covers the summary, conclusions and recommendations by the researcher.

This study seeks to investigate the application of defensible design theory for crime reduction in Shauri Moyo Estate, Nairobi, Kenya. In order to evaluate current security measures, identify crime hotspots, and assess the estate's current state, the research will employ a mixed-method approach that combines surveys, interviews, and architectural analysis. Through an analysis of defensible design theory's effective applications in other settings, the study seeks to offer actionable suggestions specific to the opportunities and challenges that Shauri Moyo Estate presents. The results will aid in the creation of a thorough framework for applying justifiable design concepts to Nairobi estate planning and design, eventually improving resident safety and security. In Chapter one, the issue of integrating defensible design theory to address the high crime rate in Shauri Moyo Estate is discussed. This ensures the reader understands the background, the objectives of the study and the research questions that guide the study. The researcher also explains the significance of the study and outlines the limitations and the scope of the study. In the second chapter, the researcher introduces the existing literature on the guiding principles of the study, highlighting relevant designers and their works. Chapter three discusses the research design, the population, sample, and various methods of data collection and presentation with reasons as to why the researcher settled on them. Chapter four is a presentation of the findings and analysis of the same while chapter five covers the summary, conclusions and recommendations by the researcher.