A Study on the Legislative Direction of CPTED Advancement Support for Old Apartment Houses

In the case of newly built apartment complexes in the past 5 years, many access control facilities and CCTVs are installed at the main entrance and the front door of each household. In addition, with the development of lighting technology, most are equipped with LED lights, which reduces electricity costs and improves convenience in maintenance. Although it may not be 100 points from a CPTED perspective, it is sufficiently equipped with the basics. However, in the case of existing apartment complexes built over 20 years ago, there is a significant difference in maintenance management such as installation and replacement of various facilities for crime prevention depending on the interest and will of residents or management offices. This is because there is almost no legal or policy support to improve these problems. On the other hand, there is no legal means to enforce such maintenance management through administrative penalties. Furthermore, in Seoul, the aging of apartment complexes varies by region, and it is becoming difficult to expect local areas to make their own efforts to improve these problems due to low birth rates and aging populations. Although there are laws and policies for reconstruction and redevelopment, these differ significantly by region, making them virtually impossible in many areas. If apartment complexes in a certain area are left unattended because they are private, crime vulnerabilities may appear in nearby areas. It is difficult to overcome this with police patrols alone. Therefore, a plan should be prepared to support this by forming a certain consultative body in the local community. Laws and policies need to be established as soon as possible so that everyone can live in a space that is on average safe from crime.