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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2004-2005

Variable Details

Variabledrugcau2
LabelMain cause of using or dealing drugs in the local area
Responses
1 A. Unemployment 6
2 B. Lack of discipline in schools 3
3 C. Truancy/ skipping school 1
4 D. Poverty 3
5 E. Boredom 6
6 F. Lack of parental discipline/supervision 19
7 G. Breakdown of families 6
8 H. Too much money 0
9 I. Easy access to drugs 22
10 J. Lack of facilities in local area for young people/ nothi 2
11 K. Homelessness 0
12 L. Poor education 3
13 M. General thoughtlessness/selfishness 1
14 N. Lack of community spirit 0
15 O. Lack of pride/care in local area 1
16 P. Outsiders coming into area 0
17 Q. Not enough police officers 3
18 R. Ineffective police 4
19 S. Other 2
20 DO NOT PROMPT: Can't choose one in particular 2
Sysmiss 45036
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2004-2005
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