COMMUNITY CRIME IN SOMERSET HEIGHTS

In Somerset Heights

*1 felt that the level of crime in Somerset Heights was very worrying, while the 6 others tend to sway between it being a little worrying and somewhat worrying. Nobody thought there was nothing to worry about.

*5 felt that crime has increased since they have lived in the area and 2 felt that it was much the same. They mostly feel that the level of protection has stayed the same.

*6 of the 7 felt the need for more police patrolling while 1 felt fine with it staying the same.

*4 felt that there was no neighbourhood crime watch programmes, 2 said that they did not know and 1 said that there was a program.

*1 said that he/she did not feel safe at all in the neighbourhood while others felt somewhat to perfectly safe.

*4 felt that they had not been a victim of crime while living in the neighbourhood while 2 have a t least experience crime once a year with 1 saying more than once a year with housebreaking's. Washing getting stolen was mentioned here too.

*Violent crimes (housebreaking's) seem to be the most prevelant.

*Here people portect themselves more than the two other neighbourhoods. All 7 have alarm ssltems, 6 of the 7 own a dog, most have fncing or locks on the entry gates and 4 of the 7 own a gun.

*Only 1 does not feel safe at all going out in the neighbourhood at night while most feel somewhat safe.

*There seems to be conflict with where the causes of crime come from. Mixed feelings include opportunity, ineffective police service, lack of security and gangs.

*2 felt crimes are committed by juveniles, 1 could not seem to say and the rest felt both adults and juveniles were involved.

*To reduce crime there was the feeling for infrastructural improvement and increased police presence.

*All feel visible policing would reduce crime and main sources of crime are being careless, poverty and the lack of employment.

*Crime campaigns they feel would be helpful would be safety and security, workshops fr staff, house breaking and violent crimes.