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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 1
2 B. Lack of discipline in schools 0
3 C. Truancy/ skipping school 0
4 D. Poverty 0
5 E. Boredom 0
6 F. Lack of parental discipline/supervision 2
7 G. Breakdown of families 0
8 H. Too much money 0
9 I. Easy access to drugs 1
10 J. Lack of facilities in local area for young people/ nothi 0
11 K. Homelessness 0
12 L. Poor education 1
13 M. General thoughtlessness/selfishness 0
14 N. Lack of community spirit 0
15 O. Lack of pride/care in local area 0
16 P. Outsiders coming into area 0
17 Q. Not enough police officers 0
18 R. Ineffective police 0
19 S. Other 0
20 DO NOT PROMPT: Can't choose one in particular 0
Sysmiss 6409
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2004-2005
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