Poster #12 - Assessing the Fear-Reducing Potential of CCTV in South Korea: A Systematic Review

• In Event: ASC Poster Session II

Abstract

South Korea is considered a relatively safe country, and crime statistics indicate a steady decline in crime rates in recent years. Nevertheless, this reduction in crime has not been mirrored by a corresponding decrease in the fear of crime among Korean citizens. For example, the 2022 National Crime Victimization Survey reveals that a significant portion of the population reports feeling unsafe, with fear of crime levels increasing compared to the 2020 survey. Furthermore, CCTV surveillance has been extensively implemented nationwide as an intervention intended to enhance the sense of security and reduce fear of crime. However, a comprehensive synthesis of the evidence supporting the effectiveness of this intervention on fear of crime within the Korean context is currently lacking. This study conducts a systematic review of empirical research examining the impact of CCTV surveillance on fear of crime in South Korea. Peer-reviewed studies published between 2004 and 2024 are identified using the PRISMA framework across Korean and international databases (KCI, DBpia, RISS, Scopus, and Web of Science). The review aims to explore how spatial, environmental, and operational factors influence the effectiveness of CCTV in alleviating fear, thereby offering context-specific insights for refining surveillance-based safety strategies in South Korea.

Authors

• Je-min Park, Dongguk University

• Ah-Hyun Noh, Dongguk University

• Young-Joo Ko, Dongguk University

• Riccardo Ferraresso, Dongguk University