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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2002-2003

Variable Details

Variablepoltask2
LabelSecond most important thing the police are asked to do
Responses
1 A. Giving crime prevention advice 147
2 B. Responding to emergency calls 1077
3 C. Detecting and arresting offenders 1359
4 D. Patrolling on foot 668
5 E. Patrolling in cars 229
6 F. Providing help and support to victims of crime 347
7 G. Using CCTV to monitor public areas 155
8 H. Policing traffic 40
9 I. Working with schools and young people 408
99 12
Sysmiss 32037
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2002-2003
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