The role of geographical juxtaposition in Kabalagala

Abstract

Geographical juxtaposition has been cited as a concept least studied by CPTED experts. Additionally, Urban planners and designers seem to have sparse knowledge on the applications of the geographical juxtaposition concept. This study evaluates the relationship between bars and pubs and the crime prevalent streets of Kabalagala township CBD. Kabalagala township as a crime hotspot within Kampala City presents appropriate conditions to support this study and generate more interest in CPTED. Kabalagala is an entertainment hotspot with numerous bars and pubs, gambling parlors, and other entertainment businesses. This paper focuses on analyzing the built environment of Kabalagala in terms of the principle of geographical juxtaposition. The outcome of polling property/business owners and police/private security firms suggested that bars and pubs created conditions necessary for crime generation, attraction, and facilitation in unison with the geographical juxtaposition concept and may be linked to property crime on adjacent streets.