Editing a Conceptual Model to Assess the Impact of Crime Prevention Factors and Improve the Security of Sports Facilities

Abstract

Today, insecurity and crime at sports venues is one of the most important concerns of security officials and sports managers. A key area causing security problems and criminal behavior is sports facilities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of crime prevention factors and improve the security of sports facilities. The present study was applied in terms of purpose and used structural equation research method (SEM). The statistical population consisted of all coaches of sports clubs, managers of sports facilities and elite athletes of 4 western provinces of the country. 155 people (sample) were selected purposefully. Three researcher-made questionnaires were employed as the research tool after face validity confirmation by expert professors. For data analysis, SPSS Software Version 22 and Smart PLS 3.2.7 at a significant level (P ≥ 0.05) were used. Impact coefficients indicate that the components of social security (2.96), monitoring and care (2.93) and care and emergency equipment of the existing space (2.911) have the greatest impact as the top components in reducing crime and increasing security in sports facilities. This study showed that in order to increase the security of sports facilities, a combination of social security of sports, security management in sports and the use of environmental design is appropriate. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the mentioned effective factors.