A study on fear of crime among people living in surveillance and non-surveillance areas in Chennai city

This study investigates how residents of two distinct street types in Chennai City those with and without surveillance cameras, feel about crime in connection to the existence of surveillance systems. The use of surveillance techniques to improve safety is growing along with urbanization. However, little empirical study has been done on how residents' perceptions of crime are impacted by these measurements. This study takes a mixed-methods approach, using both interviews and surveys to explore how residents feel about surveillance, their sense of safety, and their fear of crime. The results show that people living on streets with surveillance tend to report lower crime rates compared to those in areas without it. However, factors like the type of crime, previous experiences as victims, and the strength of community ties play a big role in how safe people feel. Not only does this research provide useful insights for urban planners and politicians about how surveillance can help ease crime concerns, but it also deepens our understanding of how surveillance influences feelings of safety in city neighborhoods. According to the study, compared to non-surveillance area, Surveillance area peoples have less fear of crime and factors contributing to fear of crime in patrolling, CCTV, Street lights in both areas and these factors play a major role in reducing the fact of crime among residents.