Antisocial Behaviour and Disorder: Findings From the 2000 British Crime Survey

• NCJ Number: 191217
• Author(s): Tracey Budd; Lorraine Sims
• Date Published: 2001
• Length: 6 pages
• Sale Source: Great Britain Home Office Research Development and Statistics Directorate
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United Kingdom
• Note: Home Office Findings 145

Annotation

This report presents the results from the British Crime Survey that was conducted in England and Wales during the year 2000. The issues examined in this survey include perceptions and experiences relating to antisocial behavior and disorder.

Abstract

According to this survey people perceived the biggest threats of disorder within their communities to include drug use and dealing, vandalism, litter, and teenager loitering. In terms of antisocial behavior, the biggest complaints included the following: rude or abusive behavior, disputes with neighbors, and local noise. Not only were these problems considered threats but they were also perceived as having a negative impact on the quality of life. This survey demonstrated conclusively that there was in fact a link between disorder and concern about crime. Respondents were more likely to report higher levels of disorder if they themselves were victims of crime. It was also demonstrated that those who lived in areas where residents perceived higher rates of disorder did in fact experience higher rates of crime. Since disorder was related to actual crime levels, it followed that those who perceived higher rates of disorder were most concerned about crime. Tables, figures, note, references