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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2000

Variable Details

Variablewhypolc0
LabelWhyPolC1: CARD A4 For what reasons police contacted you
Responses
1 To return missing property or animal 52
2 To deal with ringing burglar alarm 119
3 Investigate noise or disturbance 149
4 Asking information connection crime 794
5 Investigate accident or traffic offence 122
6 To search your house 26
7 To make an arrest 24
8 To ask you to move on 22
9 Other reason 413
99 1
Sysmiss 21563
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2000
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