On Marylebone High St. there are many shops and supermarkets in which not all have security, and not all are protected against theft crime. Waitrose has a few CCTV cameras for its own business security and also has alarmed doors to be protected against theft. Many charity shops are less likely to have security tools as crime is less likely to happen in shops which are not very valued. Also on Tottenham Court Rd. there are quite a few posters and notices around to keep the neighbourhood aware and notified of the thieves around them which will keep them more aware of their belongings.
Many shops and supermarkets on Tottenham Court Rd own CCTV cameras and alarmed doors such as Boots, Sainsbury, Tesco etc. These are all examples of business owned security however some shops may have their own private security measures. These shops are normally shops which have experienced some sort of crime or either assault but now as they are more secure they keep the criminals aware of the cameras and security around them. These security measures have a good impact on the environment as there is less crime happening which keeps the community safe and sheltered. However, in Marylebone the environment is not safe enough as there is still crime happening, mainly aimed at teenagers from secondary schools who are armed with valuables.
If I was to live in Marylebone, I wouldn’t feel as safe and secure as I do feel living in Tottenham Court Rd. There has recently been quiet a lot of theft going on in schools normally associated with gangs. These gangs aim there theft or sexual attraction at school girls who are generally seen with valuables e.g. Ipods, Jewellery, explosive clothing etc. There are also no school crossing signs on the road which could keep the drivers aware of the children passing by. I would suggest having more CCTV cameras around the area and maybe more lampposts on at night time, to keep the public aware of who’s near them.
Overall I believe that judging both maps, Tottenham Court Rd. Is a more safe and secure area and I would rather live in my area then to live in Marylebone. There is not enough security in Marylebone to keep girls and boys safe and protected. So thinking on, I believe that there has to be more lampposts and maybe more CCTV cameras in the area but not too many as they may start entering peoples privacy. These security measures will then keep the locality safe which will prevent crimes like rape, mugging and assaults from happening. Tottenham Court has different forms of security to ensure a better environment such as posters, notice board in council buildings and business owned security. All of these forms put together keep the environment safe without creating more fear by putting in extra security measures.
By Farah Ali, D9
