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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2003-2004

Variable Details

Variabledrugcau2
LabelMain cause of using or dealing drugs in the local area
Responses
1 A. Unemployment 253
2 B. Lack of discipline in schools 42
3 C. Truancy/ skipping school 24
4 D. Poverty 49
5 E. Boredom 328
6 F. Lack of parental discipline/supervision 363
7 G. Breakdown of families 93
8 H. Too much money 44
9 I. Easy access to drugs 812
10 J. Lack of facilities in local area for young people/ nothi 123
11 K. Homelessness 21
12 L. Poor education 34
13 M. General thoughtlessness/selfishness 36
14 N. Lack of community spirit 4
15 O. Lack of pride/care in local area 17
16 P. Outsiders coming into area 46
17 Q. Not enough police officers 105
18 R. Ineffective police 59
19 S. Other 40
20 DO NOT PROMPT: Can't choose one in particular 70
99 36
Sysmiss 35332
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2003-2004
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