Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Metropolitan Police Public Attitudes Surveys, 2000-2017

Variable Details

Variableold_Q26B
LabelQ26B. Why do you say that?
Responses
1 No change seen/ no different 10
2 Known/seen/heard local crime 22
3 Never had a problem/don't feel threatened 16
4 Gangs hanging around 48
5 Crime has gone up 27
6 Very safe 42
7 We have police on patrol all the time/more police 24
8 General feeling 9
9 Crime is down 13
10 Very seldom go out/ alone 3
11 It’s ok 6
12 We know most of our neighbours/know the area 13
13 Not sure who has moved in 19
14 Never see any police around 24
15 Quiet/Quieter 23
16 I didn't worry then, don't worry now/I can look after myself 4
17 Areas gone downhill/ no longer feel safe 18
18 Police have sorted out any trouble/gangs 13
19 Drug dealing going on 26
20 Read in papers 18
21 Antisocial behaviour has increased 12
22 Didn't feel safe then & still don't feel safe 6
23 Keep myself to myself 2
24 Slight change 6
25 More vandalism / graffiti 25
26 I/ family member was mugged/ attacked 13
27 I take all precautions that are necessary 4
28 Community support patrols/street wardens 0
29 Too many immigrants 4
30 I'm older now/ disabled 6
31 Asian community 1
32 Have CCTV cameras 3
33 Just think everywhere is 4
34 Lived here too long to worry 8
35 I don't think about it/don’t worry about it 4
36 No reason to feel any different 0
37 Too many burglaries - don't feel safe anymore 9
38 Barrier at end of road 0
39 Less trust 0
40 Got better/easier on the streets 5
41 Have a dog now 1
42 I'm more careful & suspicious 4
43 Crime is coming from other area 1
44 Security installed 0
45 It’s a lot better than before 0
46 Police could do more 2
47 Different cultures 4
48 Nothing to entertain kids 0
49 Yobs have grown up / moved out 2
50 We've had a couple of muggings here 8
51 Always been people coming & going 0
52 No respect 4
53 More community support 0
54 Improve street lighting 2
55 No one cares like before 2
56 Neighbourhood watch 0
57 Anti social behaviour has reduced 0
58 Drunks hanging about 14
59 Street lights have got brighter 2
60 I mainly use the car 0
61 New police station near school 0
62 Society is changing 0
63 I don't get involved 0
64 Nuisance neighbour 2
65 The young boys just don't care what they do 1
66 People speeding 0
67 Wasn't on my own a year ago 0
68 Got the police living next door 0
69 Have extra alarms/personal alarm 0
70 Drug users/ criminals have been evicted 1
71 Our community is disappearing, they are all moving away 0
72 What else can you expect these days 0
73 I have been followed 0
74 Not so much publicity for crime in past 12 months 0
75 Waiting for gates at the entrance of our backway path 0
76 It makes you think 0
77 Police do a great job 0
78 Can hear more sirens 0
79 When you get to bigger areas, see yellow boards 0
80 Good community here / friendly 0
81 I have a secure entry system 0
82 Too many yobs about now / lager louts 0
83 Poor parking getting parking tickets 0
84 No need to worry about animal lib people anymore 0
85 Police are helpful 0
86 I'm in sheltered housing so feel safe 0
87 It helps being male 0
88 Murders happened recently 1
89 Influx of people who would attack without provocation 0
90 Too many things happening in Edmonton 0
91 The NDC programme has made it safe 0
92 It’s safe because MOD police are about 0
93 Lots of measures taken to protect people 0
94 The gingerbread man 0
95 Have a gate in the park 0
96 There's racial prejudice against whites here 0
97 Move to a new area 0
98 Racial abuse 0
99 BNP posting leaflets around recently 1
100 Problem neighbour moved so safer 0
101 Nothing is being done about yobbish behaviour 1
102 I'm pregnant 0
103 Particularly at night 0
104 People don't lock the security doors 0
105 My bag was snatched 0
106 It’s really difficult to measure crime rate 0
107 Can’t trust strangers who say they are the gas or water boar 0
108 Always at the back of your mind 0
109 Known criminals been arrested & hideouts bombarded 0
110 Gambling joints 0
111 I have a man living with me now 0
112 Beggars 0
113 Just get on with life 0
114 Community involved in putting good security in place 0
115 an in my neighbours garden 0
116 Not there when you need them 0
117 The area I lived in before was worse 0
118 Closed local police station/felt safer when opened 0
119 I know where not to go 0
120 The culture changes 0
121 There are not many kids not to abuse you 0
122 Teenagers hanging around has reduced 0
123 Noise 8
124 Suspicious behaviour 2
125 I'm more aware now 0
126 Not lived here long enough 1
127 Racial harassment has increased 0
128 I've never felt threatened 0
129 Due to recent bombings 1
130 Too much traffic though 0
131 Dealt with Vandalism 1
132 Nothing to deter criminals 0
133 Less drugs 0
134 Prostitutes 1
135 Loss of caretaker 0
136 Remove benches from parks 1
137 Newcomers aren't what they used to be 1
138 It grows with you 0
139 I worry about kids when they are out/always worry 0
140 Nightclubs and nightlife cause problems 0
141 They have stopped people drinking in the streets 0
142 Don't turn up on time 0
143 I recently had a bogus caller 0
144 It’s worse in other areas 0
145 Gypsies around sometimes 1
146 Since pub changed hands 0
147 Police need to be serious to get the criminals to behave 1
148 Not aware of any crime in the area 0
149 Nice area to live 4
150 Pubs open for longer/more pubs 0
151 Less people on streets 0
152 More people around 0
153 We are in a minority now 0
154 Could be better 0
155 Slow to respond 0
156 Police are frightened of criminals 0
157 Young people carrying weapons 1
158 Personal reasons 0
159 The way people behave / less friendly / neighbourly 0
160 Poor street lighting 2
161 Police are not consistent 0
162 Security gate taken down 0
163 Handyman come and fit new locks etc 0
164 Expect to see a safer neighbourhood 0
165 Teenagers speed around on mopeds 0
166 Should improve faster / more positive changes 0
167 Since temporary accommodation was built 0
168 People look at me because of my scarf 0
169 Intimidated by ethnic minorities 0
170 Because of the police signs that are around 0
171 Every year is getting worse 0
172 A lot of rat running 0
173 Always on guard 0
174 Parents should be stronger to try and keep children in order 0
175 Problems with nearby alleyway 0
176 Crimes go unpunished 0
177 Tax payers have to pay authorities for villains 0
178 Houses are being left empty 0
179 Had our car stolen / vandalised 1
180 Sentencing does not fit the crime 0
181 Police are too hampered with political correctness 0
182 Too much emphasis on rights of criminals instead of citizens 0
183 Government's interfere negatively 0
184 Don't deal with minor crimes / afraid they might get sued 0
185 Won't go to cash point 0
186 Don't open door after dark 0
187 Family who visit to keep an eye on me 0
188 Always walk with my stick 0
189 Lots of rapes / attacks in park 0
190 I worry about muggings 0
191 Kids attitudes are intimidating 0
192 Government cut backs 0
193 Police pick on the wrong people 0
194 Live by myself 0
195 Police do a good job 0
196 There is still changes necessary 0
197 Playing parks are completely out of control 0
198 Close of the lane at the back of houses 0
199 I don't feel intimidated by this group of people 0
200 Police do not get the support they deserve 0
201 I have more confidence in the police 0
202 Half way houses bring the area down 0
203 I am more worried now 0
204 Mostly at weekends 0
205 Overcrowding in area 0
206 Properties being developed 0
207 Terrorist found at end of street 0
208 Theft / attempted theft 0
209 More drinking in area 0
210 Stop kids on small motorbikes 0
211 Council could do more 0
212 I'm big, man 0
213 Attitude of foreigners to disabled 0
214 Nearby hostel is gone 0
215 Know who to turn to if in trouble 0
216 Law and order not what it used to be 0
217 Prevention is better than crime 0
218 Changed drastically 0
219 Shooting in area 0
996 No 2nd mention 18998
997 Don't know 0
998 None 0
999 Missing/Refused 0
Sysmiss 77718
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationMetropolitan Police Public Attitudes Surveys, 2000-2017