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Crime prevention is a fundamental goal in today's societies that requires strategies tailored to the geographical and social characteristics of different regions. Critical criminology, by deeply analyzing structural factors and social inequalities, offers an effective tool for reducing criminal opportunities in urban and rural spaces. Geographic strategies, focusing on spatial analysis and environmental modification, help reduce crime and enhance sustainable security. This study aimed to investigate the impact of geographic strategies based on critical criminology in crime prevention in order to provide a comprehensive framework for spatial crime management. The present study is a mixed and sequential exploratory study and was conducted in two stages: qualitative and quantitative. In the qualitative part, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 criminologists and urban geography experts. In the quantitative part, the statistical population consisted of 150 residents of selected urban areas who were selected by purposive sampling method. The data collection tool was a questionnaire with confirmed face validity and reliability (Cronbach's alpha). Data analysis was performed using exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling.