perceived safety
[/pərˈsiːvd ˈseɪfti/]
noun phrasefemininepl: perceived safeties
segurança percebida
1. the subjective feeling or belief that one is protected from harm or danger, based on personal interpretation rather than objective fact
The perceived safety of the neighborhood improved after the installation of new street lights.
A segurança percebida do bairro melhorou após a instalação de novas luminárias nas ruas.
2. an individual's psychological sense of security in a particular environment or situation
Perceived safety in public transportation is crucial for increasing ridership.
A segurança percebida no transporte público é crucial para aumentar o número de usuários.
3. the degree to which people feel secure based on their personal experiences and beliefs rather than statistical risk
Perceived safety can differ greatly from actual crime statistics.
A segurança percebida pode diferir muito das estatísticas reais de criminalidade.
In Brazil, 'segurança percebida' is increasingly important in public policy discussions, particularly regarding urban safety and public transportation. In the USA, particularly in NYC, perception of safety significantly influences neighborhood desirability, property values, and public space usage. The concept acknowledges that people's decisions about where to go and how to behave are often based more on their subjective feelings than on objective crime data.
NYC Slang
how safe the streets feel to you
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