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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Crime Survey for England and Wales, 2015-2016

Variable Details

Variablecause3m
LabelOne MAIN cause of crime in Britain today
Responses
1 A. Too lenient sentencing 708
2 B. Too many criminals re-offend 306
3 C. Poverty 732
4 D. Lack of discipline from school 149
5 E. Lack of discipline from parents 1361
6 F. Drugs 2323
7 G. Alcohol 466
8 H. Unemployment 572
9 I. Breakdown of family 299
10 J. Too few police 272
11 K. The economy in general 231
12 L. Peer pressure 91
13 M. Something else 179
14 N. SPONTANEOUS: Do not think there is one main cause 720
98 Refused 2
99 Don't know 70
Sysmiss 26843
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationCrime Survey for England and Wales, 2015-2016
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