perceived public safety; subjective sense of security
Refers to how safe people feel, as opposed to objective crime statistics. Often used in sociological or policy contexts.
Many residents feel that their perceived sense of public safety has worsened.
Although the crime rate in statistics is declining, the perceived security has not necessarily improved.
治安 refers to objective public order or safety, while 体感治安 emphasizes the subjective feeling of safety.
Compound of 体感 (bodily sensation, subjective feeling) and 治安 (public safety). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in sociological or policy discussions.