Density and Safety

Is population density compatible with public safety? This is a question often asked with the increasing effects of carbon footprints in metropolitan areas that needs to be addressed by a reduction in driving and vehicular mileage. What comes to the fore is the need to design a densely populated, compact and walkable community into an attractive, lively and safe environment for people. There is an imminent call for the reduction of crime and enhancement of public safety. Population density is usually associated with safety the argument being that it is safer to walk in a crowded street or alley at night than being alone. Furthermore, a dense population fuels economic needs of businesses, but, will the need of a dense population be addressed effectively is a question that equally requires an answer.