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Crime in Australia; 2002-2005 change in House burglary rates
Topic Started: Jun 30 2006, 07:25:05 PM (1,440 Views)
ABCDiamond
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Some figures from the ABS are:

Obtained from the website early last year
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There were 7,479,200 households in Australia in April 2002. In the 12 months prior to the survey it is estimated that:
354,000 (4.7%) households were victims of at least one break-in to their home, garage or shed 


Just re-checked and the updated figures are now:
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There were 7,855,600 households in Australia in April 2005. In the 12 months prior to the survey it was estimated that:
259,800 (3.3%) households were victims of at least one break-in to their home, garage or shed 



http://www.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/abs@.nsf/e8...33;OpenDocument
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Bridiej
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Chattermonster Extraordinaire!

Glad to see it's going down, must admit it's the one crime that really does worry me... <_<
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ABCDiamond
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Some more 2002 to 2005 changes

Perceptions of safety

2005 Figures
Approximately 82% of persons felt safe or very safe when at home alone during the day, compared with 72% feeling this way after dark.
Conversely, 4.0% of persons felt unsafe or very unsafe when at home alone during the day, compared with 8.3% at home alone after dark.

2002 Figures
Approximately 80% of persons indicated that they felt safe or very safe when at home alone during the day, compared with 69% feeling this way after dark.
Conversely, 4% of persons felt unsafe or very unsafe when at home alone during the day, compared with 10% at home alone after dark.


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