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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2003-2004

Variable Details

Variablevandcau2
LabelMain cause of vandalism and graffiti in the local area
Responses
1 A. Unemployment 74
2 B. Lack of discipline in schools 80
3 C. Truancy/ skipping school 58
4 D. Poverty 24
5 E. Boredom 717
6 F. Lack of parental discipline/supervision 864
7 G. Breakdown of families 42
8 H. Lack of facilities in local area for young people/ nothin 277
9 I. Drugs 131
10 J. Alcohol 144
11 K. Homelessness 0
12 L. Poor education 19
13 M. General thoughtlessness/selfishness 236
14 N. Lack of community spirit 19
15 O. Lack of pride/care in local area 86
16 P. Outsiders coming into area 12
17 Q. Not enough police officers 107
18 R. Ineffective police 37
19 S. Other 10
20 DO NOT PROMPT: Can't choose one in particular 58
98 1
99 28
Sysmiss 34907
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2003-2004
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