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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2001

Variable Details

Variablepolpri2
LabelWhich crime should police in area give highest priority
Responses
1 A. Burglary 239
2 B. Sex crimes/sexual assault 215
3 C. Drug dealing 313
4 D. Muggings/street robberies 81
5 E. Assault 50
6 F. Racial attacks/abuse 11
7 G. Domestic violence 14
8 H. Taking drugs 47
9 I. Vehicles being stolen/joyriding 47
10 J. Some other crime 18
11 DO NOT PROMPT: None of these 14
12 DO NOT PROMPT: All should be priority 22
98 Refused 0
99 Dont know 30
Sysmiss 7884
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2001
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