Building A Safer City

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategically manipulates urban, architectural, and landscape designs to discourage criminal activity. CPTED is a sustainable approach to crime that aims to improve quality of life by minimizing criminal opportunities. Through proper design and effective use of building spaces, the City of Tempe can create a safer place for businesses and residents.  

Empowering Local Communities

Tempe is dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. Businesses and residents who are interested in updating their properties for crime prevention purposes may be eligible to meet one-on-one with a certified expert who can:

• Conduct a free site assessment and give personalized recommendations
• Guide property owners through the city permitting process
• Ensure plan changes receive expedited review and approval by the City

Designing Out Crime

Tempe's Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design has six major pillars. Click on the pillars below to learn more about them.

CPTED is a part of Tempe’s Community Safety Strategic Plan (CSSP) to implement new and innovative public safety initiatives. For more information on the CSSP, please visit the Community Safety Strategic Plan webpage.   

If you are interested in learning more about CPTED or to see if you are eligible for a free site assessment, please contact Tempe 311 at 480-350-4311.

If you would like to report a crime, you can submit an online complaint here, or call the Tempe Non Emergency Line at 480-350-8311. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911.