Webinar: Ten Principles of Crime Prevention

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October 14, 2025

Webinar: Ten Principles of Crime Prevention

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Ten Principles of Crime Prevention

This expert-led webinar, hosted by our partner brand metroSTOR, featured Mark O’Callaghan from the Police Crime Prevention Academy, who explored practical strategies to reduce crime. The session examined how thoughtful environmental design, effective access control, surveillance and community engagement can make a measurable difference in reducing criminal activity and anti-social behaviour. Architects, urban planners, housing providers and local authorities gained valuable insights on how the built environment can improve security and create safer communities. Watch the recording to access actionable advice and best practice for designing out crime.

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Designing Out Crime: Practical Approaches to Keeping Communities Safe

About the event

This webinar set out the essential principles of crime prevention, with Mark O’Callaghan, a seasoned crime prevention expert, walking through the ten core principles that help reduce crime and enhance community safety.

With over thirty years of experience in the Metropolitan Police Service, Mark has been at the forefront of designing out crime strategies. He has worked extensively with architects, social housing teams and local authorities to embed crime prevention measures into the planning and delivery of the built environment.

During the session, Mark shared his expertise on how to design safer urban spaces, minimise opportunities for crime and implement strategies that address the root causes of anti-social behaviour.

The session then explored how well-considered external works design and integrated infrastructure solutions can support architects and specifiers in creating safe, functional spaces that reduce opportunities for crime and anti-social behaviour.

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About the Speakers

Mark O’Callaghan

Mark O’Callaghan

Crime Prevention Expert & Trainer, Police Crime Prevention Academy (PCPA)
LinkedIn: Mark O’Callaghan

Mark joined the Police Crime Prevention Academy (PCPA) in 2018, after serving for over three decades in the Metropolitan Police. Specialising in crime prevention and designing out crime, Mark has worked alongside local authorities and neighbourhood teams to tackle crime and improve public safety. His extensive experience in problem-solving and crime reduction strategies makes him a leading voice in the field.

Mark holds an honours degree in Law from Liverpool University and qualifications in both training and workplace assessment. He plays a key role in the development and delivery of accredited crime prevention, problem solving and designing out crime training for professionals across various sectors.

Nigel Deacon

Nigel Deacon

Business Development Director
LinkedIn: Nigel Deacon

With a focus on building safe, sustainable environments for all communities, Nigel and the team have been developing secure recycling and crime prevention infrastructure solutions across the UK and North America.

Nigel will share how leading educational outreach, communication within the industry and effective infrastructure design can support and empower communities, with safety as paramount.