Fear of Crime Household Survey
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Date
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April - May 2002
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Aims
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This survey was conducted to help the Spelthorne Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership (comprising the Borough Council, County Council and Surrey Police) gain a clearer picture of local residents’ views on crime. The results were used to develop a Crime & Disorder Reduction Strategy for 2002 – 2005.
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Methodology
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The survey was carried out in accordance with Home Office Guidelines. A self completion postal survey was distributed to over 5,000 randomly selected households across the borough.
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Overview
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Questions were included on crime prevention, fear of crime, crime reporting, satisfaction with policing and future improvements.
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Response rate
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A 45% response rate was achieved
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Main findings
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There is low fear of crime in Spelthorne and a high level of satisfaction with policing. Domestic burglary and vehicle crime are the most common fears, and the top 2 improvements residents would most like to see are a more visible police presence and more CCTV.
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Additional Information
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Consultation work is currently underway to help inform a Strategy for 2005-08
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Contact Information:
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Tim Kita, Head of Communications and Community Safety 01784 446243
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