SIMD, Place Restoration and Situatedness Using Hermeneutic Phenomenological Approach Part 2 Dissertation 2024 Sabina Smyk Robert Gordon University | UK This dissertation aims to study the complex relationship between urban deprivation, crime and environmental design within the context of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD). The research takes a hermeneutic phenomenological approach as its main route to explore how architectural and urban placemaking strategies can influence physical environment deficiencies and their influence on spatial and social poverty. This approach allows to take a closer look at the complex issue of urban deprivation and its influence on human well-being and behaviour as well as perception of safety. The study's methodology involves a thorough literature review exploring environmental criminology in the spatial context and its connection to crime. Additionally, by analysing existing environmental design case studies located in Seaton and Torry in Aberdeen, within urban deprived areas and comparing them against the SIMD database, allows to establish a link between inappropriate spatial design, socioeconomic deprivation, antisocial behaviour, and higher crime rates. It also emphasises socioeconomic conditions and their importance in shaping the urban environment. Key findings suggest that spatial factors such as poor design, lack of surveillance, inadequate lighting, inappropriate maintenance practices and visible urban decay can create a crime breeding space. Sabina Smyk Tutor(s) Quazi Zaman