Is the Revival of Nightlife Effective on Citizens' Sense of Security?

Evidence from the Inner city of Isfahan

Abstract

"One of the effective factors in improving urban security is crime prevention. Research progress in C.P.T.E.D. requires clarification of theoretical concepts and integrated validation. The resulting research is practically focused on the elements of surveillance, nightlife, and security. With the ever-increasing expansion of cities and the trend of population growth, various problems arise, including an increase in city crime rate. This factor leads to a decrease in the presence of citizens in the city during the day and night. Revitalizing nightlife to increase the sense of security among citizens leads to a decrease in the crime rate and an increase in social cohesion.The purpose of this research is to evaluate the revival of nightlife and the impact of security on nightlife. In the following, it will be explained why creating nightlife increases the sense of security in people. This is because creating nighttime activities in neighbourhoods increases the presence of citizens during different hours of the day and night and catches the attention of observers. This, in turn, induces a sense of security and peace for citizens and people who use the space.The resulting research has been conducted using quantitative methods. The number of case samples for the research was determined using Cochran's formula, resulting in a sample size of 370 people aged above 20 years. The case samples were randomly selected from the population of the Mosalla neighbourhood. Various statistical methods have been employed to examine the relationship between the security component and nightlife. According to the obtained statistical data, 78% of the independent variable (security) has a direct effect on the dependent variable (nightlife)."