Anti-crime humps in medieval Venice

Huh, an early example of "hostile architecture," although one I could get behind more readily. (Or not, as the case may be...)

I always thought this was only to avoid public urination. I wonder if they added the anti-crime as PR excuse.

I would to read more about this “crime saturated” period in Venice’s history. I don’t even know when it is! Any pointers?

There are urine deflectors <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.m.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Urine_deflector" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.m.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Urine_deflector</a> all over Europe. Norwich in particular has a lot of them.

&gt; <i>Having the function of anti-crime and urinal deterrent as well as an educational tool for citizens</i><p>The &quot;education&quot; being when someone pisses on it and finds out what happens?

Eh. Those look like anti-pee systems to me. I bet it was an official take &quot;to reduce crime&quot; - but those things are all slanted down, to push pee on your foot. And when I need to pee corners always catch my eye.