BS EN 14383-1-2006 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 14383-1:2006 — Prevention of crime — Urban planning and building design — Part 1: Definition of specific terms. This document is the vocabulary/terminology part of the EN 14383 series: it defines and clarifies specific terms used throughout the series to support crime-preventive approaches in urban planning, building design and city maintenance.

Abstract

This part of the EN 14383 series provides standardized definitions and equivalent terminology (trilingual where applicable) for concepts used in crime prevention through urban planning and building design. It is intended to ensure consistent use of terms across the related parts of the series (urban planning, dwellings, offices and shops) and to support practitioners, designers and authorities in applying the subject-matter consistently in guidance, specifications and technical documentation.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / superseded (see notes below).
• Publication date: 2006 (EN text published June 2006; adopted as BS EN 14383-1:2006).
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (national adoption as BS EN 14383-1:2006); original European standard published under CEN (CEN/TC 325).
• ICS / categories: 13.310 (Protection against crime); 91.040.20 (Buildings for commerce and industry) — terminology for urban planning and building design for crime prevention.
• Edition / version: 1st edition (2006) — identical to EN 14383-1:2006; superseded by EN 14383-1:2025 (new vocabulary edition published in 2025).
• Number of pages: Approximately 24 pages (2006 edition).

Scope

This part defines specific terms and their equivalents used in the EN 14383 series. It covers vocabulary relevant to crime prevention by urban planning, building design and city maintenance, including definitions of crime types (using established coding such as ICCS where referenced), planning and design measures, building elements and maintenance concepts. It does not prescribe technical measures or performance requirements — it provides the common language used in the other parts of the series.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized definitions of terms related to crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and related disciplines.
• Provision of equivalent terms in multiple languages (trilingual presentation in later editions) to support cross‑border harmonisation.
• Reference to crime-type classifications (e.g., ICCS coding) for consistent reporting and categorisation.
• Terminology structured to align with Parts 2–4 of the EN 14383 series (urban planning; dwellings; offices & shops).
• Informative annexes and indexes (alphabetical and language indexes) to aid navigation and national application.

Typical use and users

Used by architects, urban and regional planners, local authorities, police and community safety officers, building designers, facility and estate managers, crime prevention consultants, standards bodies and researchers. Typical applications include preparing design briefs, writing guidance and specifications, carrying out risk assessments, training, and ensuring consistent terminology in procurement and regulatory documents.

Related standards

EN 14383 series (other parts): Part 2 — Urban planning; Part 3 — Dwellings; Part 4 — Offices and Shops. Associated technical and security standards (for example standards on physical security and building elements) may be cited alongside the EN 14383 vocabulary when specifying measures. Relevant national adoptions and subsequent EN 14383-1:2025 (updated vocabulary) supersede the 2006 edition.

Keywords

crime prevention, CPTED, building design, urban planning, terminology, vocabulary, security, city maintenance, ICCS, EN 14383

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the vocabulary (terminology) part of the EN 14383 series: "Prevention of crime — Urban planning and building design — Part 1: Definition of specific terms" adopted as BS EN 14383-1:2006. Its purpose is to provide standardized definitions used across the series.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions and equivalent terms for concepts used in crime prevention through design, including planning and building design terms, crime‑type classifications used for consistent reporting, and language/indexing support for cross‑border harmonisation.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Architects, urban planners, local authorities, police/community safety professionals, crime prevention consultants, facility managers, standards and compliance staff, and researchers who need consistent terminology when specifying, assessing or communicating crime‑preventive design measures.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2006 edition has been superseded by an updated vocabulary edition published in 2025 (EN 14383-1:2025). National withdrawals and supersession actions were completed by late 2025 / January 2026 in many national standards bodies. For current work, consult the 2025 edition (EN 14383-1:2025) and your national standards body for the active national adoption.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 (terminology) of the EN 14383 series that also includes Parts 2 (urban planning), 3 (dwellings) and 4 (offices and shops). The vocabulary Part 1 is intended to be used together with the technical/application parts.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Crime prevention, CPTED, vocabulary, urban planning, building design, security terminology, ICCS, EN 14383.