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Statistical
context
In 2002
the BCS indicated that fear of crime (as measured against vehicle crime,
burglary and violent crime) is going down since it peaked in 1994. 31% of
respondents said that fear of crime has a moderate impact on their quality
of life, whilst 6% said it greatly affected their quality of life:
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2001
BCS on fear of crime |
Actual average yearly reduction for 1995 - 2000: |
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Vehicle theft |
18%
of vehicle owners are very worried about their car being stolen. |
Vehicle theft down 8% per year. |
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Burglary |
16%
of respondents are very worried about being burgled. |
Burglary down 7% per year. |
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Violent crime |
17%
are very worried about being physically attacked. |
Violent crime down 6% per year. |
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