Green Spaces

Given that parks in cities are frequently regarded as hotspots for criminal activity, this may be the first one that many readers will find dubious. That's in large part because it's accurate: According to a 2015 study, violent crime was up to 11 times more prevalent in parks and the neighborhoods around them than it was in areas without parks.

It is necessary to comprehend the difference between "parks" and "green spaces" for this reason. Green spaces are simply little patches of vegetation that are used to highlight buildings, plazas, and other urban locations rather than larger areas of relative forestry, such as a row of trees as opposed to a realistic grove of them.

According to studies, little green spaces can reduce crime in neighboring buildings by up to 52%. Even parks can be transformed from places where crime thrives into places where crime is discouraged if they receive regular care and scheduled community events. The news may not be the most energizing for park enthusiasts, but they can nevertheless find comfort in the fact that, if practiced in moderation, their enthusiasm can benefit a city.