The Broken Windows Theory proposes that signs of crime, anti-social behavior, and civil disorder create an urban environment that encourages further crime. This includes broken windows, litter, and other signs of neglect that create the perception that no one cares. If left unaddressed, this leads to urban decay and a downward spiral where serious crime becomes more common. The theory recommends fixing issues like broken windows and cleaning up litter and graffiti to address disorder and prevent crime before it escalates.

2. Theory was proposed by:
James
Q. Wilson
George
L. Kelling
1982

3. A House in which a window is
Broken:
IF-
Pane of Glass is replaced;
•Owner is Present;
•Cares about the Property,
and;
•Will not tolerate its disrepair.
Implies-

4. A House in which a window is
Broken:
BUT
IF- Window remain broken;
•The Property has NO
Guardian;
•An Invitation;
•Every Window will be
Broken;
•Vandalism of the House will
Implies-

5. Broken Window Theory
Lack of Organization
City Mismanagement
Dirty Places
Dirty Streets
Poor Infra-structure
Trash Misbehavior
Crime
LEADS
TO

6. Broken Window Theory
• It is the effect of Lack of organization
and Dirty places on Social Behavior;
• Root Causes Matters;
• Opportunity and
Vulnerability of Crime;

7. • Individuals will begin to commit crime such as
Panhandling, Prostitution and Drug dealing.
• These Crime will become part of the regular
activities taking place in the abandoned building
and will then spread out into the Neighborhood.
• Create more problems for the whole
Neighborhood and the Society, due to less
involvement of Community.

8. • “Fix the BrokenWindows”;
• Attack the initial factor of the Casual Chain:-
Disorder caused by disreputable people
Breakdown in Informal control.
Invasion of Predatory Criminal.
High Crime Rate in the Neighborhood.

9. CONCLUSION
 Little things matter - Take care of little
things and the Big things will take care of
themselves.
 "If a window is broken and left
unrepaired, people walking by will
conclude that no one cares and no one is
in charge."
 Carelessness implies Vulnerability.

10. Thanks
for your
kind Attention !