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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2001

Variable Details

Variablepoltask3
LabelThird most important thing police are asked to do
Responses
1 A. Giving crime prevention advice 74
2 B. Responding to emergency calls 115
3 C. Detecting and arresting offenders 125
4 D. Patrolling on foot 177
5 E. Patrolling in cars 101
6 F. Providing help and support to victims of crime 127
7 G. Using CCTV to monitor public areas 60
8 H. Policing traffic 34
9 I. Working with schools and young people 137
98 Refused 0
99 Dont know 7
Sysmiss 8028
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2001
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