http://www.pakistanislamicus.com/index.php/home <p><a title="HEC Y Category" href="https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/journals/Documents/Merged%20policy%20and%20recognised%20list%202024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HEC "<strong>Y</strong>" Category</a><br />PAKISTAN ISLAMICUS (An International Journal of Islamic &amp; Social Sciences) is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal in three languages: Arabic, Urdu, and English, published by the <a title="MIRC-PK" href="https://www.mircpk.net/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Muslim Intellectuals Research Center (MIRC-PK) Multan-Pakistan</a>. It is an Open-Access, Quarterly (from 01-July-2023), Peer-Reviewed Print and Online journal that has become a Multidisciplinary Academic Journal with an International Advisory Board representing various research fields. This journal is launched to promote the study of general areas of Islamic and Social Sciences (Miscellaneous).</p> <p><strong>Social Sciences Research Areas <a title="Social Sciences Reseach Areas" href="https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/SSAH/Documents/Journals/List%20of%20Social%20Science%20Subjects.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(HEC Suggested)</a></strong></p> <table width="772"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="222"> <p>· Religious Studies / Comparative Religion</p> <p>· Islamic Studies / Arabic Studies</p> <p>· Economics</p> <p>· Econometrics</p> <p>· Disaster Economics</p> <p>· Iqbal Studies/ lqbaliyat</p> <p>· Education</p> <p>· Political Science</p> <p>· Law and Legislature</p> <p>· Social Work</p> <p>· Pakistan Studies</p> <p>· History</p> <p>· Demography and Population Studies</p> </td> <td width="192"> <p>· Public Administration</p> <p>· Archeolog</p> <p>· Ethnography</p> <p>· Anthropology</p> <p>· Conservation Studies</p> <p>· Archival Studies</p> <p>· Special Education</p> <p>· Home Economics</p> <p>· Defence &amp; Strategic Studies</p> <p>· International Relations</p> <p>· Peace &amp; Conflict Studies</p> <p>· Library and Information Sciences</p> <p>· Women Studies</p> </td> <td width="162"> <p>· Developmental Psychology</p> <p>· Women and Gender Studies</p> <p>· Philosophy</p> <p>· American Studies</p> <p>· Sociology</p> <p>· Area Studies</p> <p>· Development Studies</p> <p>· Rural Development Studies</p> <p>· Journalism</p> <p>· Mass communication</p> <p>· Criminology</p> <p>· Rural/ Urban Studies</p> <p>· Media Studies</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong> </strong></p> Muslim Intellectuals Research Center, Multan-Pakistan en-US PAKISTAN ISLAMICUS (An International Journal of Islamic & Social Sciences) 2789-9365 <p><strong>This work is licensed under a <a title="Creative Commons Attribution" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution </a></strong><a title="Creative Commons Attribution" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">4.</strong><strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">0 International License.</strong></a></p> http://www.pakistanislamicus.com/index.php/home/article/view/205 <p><em>Urban design plays a pivotal role in shaping social interactions and mitigating crime in modern cities. This study explores the intersection of urban planning and environmental criminology, examining how design principles influence crime prevention. Drawing from key criminological theories, such as Routine Activity Theory, Crime Pattern Theory, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), the research investigates the relationship between physical environments and criminal behavior. The study adopts a mixed-method approach, combining a comprehensive literature review with case study analysis of urban spaces known for their effective crime prevention strategies. Findings reveal that specific urban design elements such as natural surveillance, territorial reinforcement, and controlled accessibility significantly deter criminal activity by enhancing visibility, fostering a sense of community ownership, and reducing opportunities for illicit behavior. However, challenges such as socioeconomic disparities, policy limitations, and urban density complexities often hinder the implementation of crime-preventive designs. This research underscores the need for a multidisciplinary approach, integrating urban design, public policy, and community participation to create safer urban environments. The findings provide valuable insights for urban planners, policymakers, and community stakeholders, offering actionable recommendations to incorporate crime prevention into urban development strategies. Further research is recommended to address context-specific challenges and to explore innovative design solutions for evolving urban landscapes.</em></p> Fazail Asrar Ahmed Aamir Akhtar Seema Gul Copyright (c) 2025 PAKISTAN ISLAMICUS (An International Journal of Islamic & Social Sciences) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 5 01 01 13