Street Lighting And Crime Prevention: How Sustainable LED Street Lights Can Make Our Towns And Cities Safer

Street lights are often turned off to save money, especially during late evening hours when it’s not dark enough to require them. But this can lead to an increase in crime because criminals feel they have more freedom to act with impunity. In contrast, well-lit areas are seen as being safer by law-abiding citizens and criminals alike.

The use of smart street lighting can make our communities safer by allowing us to control the amount of light we need at any point in time. We can also use sensors to detect abnormal activity, such as someone attempting to break into a car or home, so that we can turn on the lights in time to catch them before they do any damage or harm anyone else.

This type of technology is also beneficial from an environmental standpoint because it reduces our carbon footprint by using less energy when it’s not necessary — for example, during winter months when days are shorter but there’s still plenty of light around — and provides more flexibility when it comes

What is Smart Street Lighting?

Smart street lighting refers to the use of energy-efficient, and cost-effective LED technology to light up commercial and residential streets. The streetlights sense the presence of people nearby and automatically adjust the brightness levels based on traffic density. The LED lights provide a longer lifespan, lower maintenance costs, and better color consistency that makes it easier to identify objects and pedestrians.

What are the benefits of Smart Street Lighting?

Energy saving

The majority of traditional streetlights consume around 150 watts per lamp. Smart Street Lights use less than 50 watts per lamp, which reduces the total energy cost by about 60%. This means that cities will be able to save on their electric bills while still providing high-quality lighting for their streets.

Better visibility at night

Traditional streetlights do not provide adequate visibility at night due to glare from surrounding lights and cars on the road. Smart Street Lights provide better visibility without the need for additional light pollution because they are equipped with sensors that automatically adjust brightness levels based on ambient light conditions around them.

Reduced crime

The same technology that makes smart street lights safer for pedestrians also helps them reduce crime by making it easier for police to monitor areas at night. This allows officers to respond faster to emergencies, which ultimately reduces response times and improves community relations.

Improved traffic flow

Smart street lights can be programmed to brighten whenever there’s an increased demand for electricity (for example, during rush hour). This helps reduce the risk of accidents caused by dimly lit streets during busy times of day. It also reduces energy consumption by turning off streetlights when no one is around (think residential neighborhoods at midnight).