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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2001-2002

Variable Details

Variablecausfir1
LabelCause of [the last] fire you had
Responses
1 Arson 22
2 Accidents while cooking 192
3 Accidents with matches or cigarette lighters 9
4 Cigarettes, cigars, or pipe 9
5 Children playing with fire other than matches 14
6 Electrical equipment/wiring (including electric blankets) 34
7 Heating appliances/equipment and fires 32
8 Blow lamps 2
9 Candles 17
10 Vehicle fires (wiring etc) 3
11 Natural occurrences (lighting etc) 0
12 Bonfires 9
13 Fireworks 0
14 Barbecue 2
15 Other 19
Sysmiss 32460
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2001-2002
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