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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2007-2008

Variable Details

Variablebigpro5
LabelBiggest problem in the local area
Responses
1 A. Noisy neighbours or loud parties 617
2 B. Teenagers hanging around on the streets 4018
3 C. Rubbish or litter lying around 1825
4 D. Vandalism, graffiti, other deliberate damage to property 999
5 E. People being attacked/harassed because of skin colour 64
6 F. People using or dealing drugs 1575
7 G. People being drunk or rowdy in public places 1079
8 H. Abandoned or burnt out cars 87
9 I. People being insulted, pestered or intimidated 206
10 J. Fireworks that are not part of an organised display 554
11 K. People begging at cash points or other places 92
12 L. Nuisance neighbours 228
13 DO NOT PROMPT: None of these are a problem 0
14 DO NOT PROMPT: Cannot choose one 232
98 Refused 0
99 Don't know 58
Sysmiss 35349
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2007-2008
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