Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Crime Survey, 2007-2008

Variable Details

Variablecausem
LabelOne MAIN cause of crime in Britain today
Responses
1 A. Too lenient sentencing 120
2 B. Poverty 47
3 C. Lack of discipline from school 30
4 D. Lack of discipline from parents 214
5 E. Drugs 295
6 F. Alcohol 141
7 G. Unemployment 43
8 H. Breakdown of family 30
9 I. Too few police 28
10 SPONTANEOUS: Do not think there is one main cause 27
99 10
Sysmiss 5119
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Crime Survey, 2007-2008