Social Relations, Neighbourhood Structure, and the Fear of Crime in Britain (From Geography of Crime, P 193-227, 1989, David J Evans and David T Herbert, eds. -- See NCJ-124763)

• NCJ Number: 124772
• Author(s): S J Smith
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 35 pages
• Sale Source: Routledge
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United Kingdom

Annotation

Data from the 1984 British Crime Survey formed the basis of an analysis of the relationship between fear of crime and such factors as household types, length of residence in a community, gender, and other factors.

Abstract

The analysis showed that among all types of neighborhoods the greatest fear was experienced by women living alone and by female single parents. Fear was also greatest in high-risk neighborhoods and in renters rather than owner-occupants. However, patterns of recent victimization were generally not associated with fear levels. Results suggested that some important aspects of fear rest on a structure of social relations that extend beyond the boundaries of community or locality. Findings also indicated the need to address the fears of women and tenants of public housing. Tables, notes, and 113 references.