4530.0 - Crime Victimisation, Australia, 2017-18 Quality Declaration
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 01/04/2019
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NEW SOUTH WALES
TYPE OF HOME SECURITY MEASURE(S) INSTALLED IN NEW SOUTH WALES COMPARED TO THE NATIONAL AVERAGE (Table 30) The prevalence and type of security measures installed in New South Wales were generally consistent with the national findings, however some differences exist. When compared to the national population, households in New South Wales were more likely to have:
When compared to the national population, households in New South Wales were less likely to have:
TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS, selected security measure(s) installed, New South Wales and Australia, 2017–18(a) Footnote(s): (a) Comparisons to the national population have only been made for security measures collected from all dwelling types, see Table 30 for additional security measures broken down by dwelling type. Australian Bureau of Statistics © Commonwealth of Australia 2019. LEVEL OF HOME SECURITY (Table 31) Approximately half of households in New South Wales (51% or 1.5 million) were classified as having enhanced security. This was higher than the national average (44%).Endnote1 WHETHER ANY SECURITY MEASURES WERE INSTALLED OR UPGRADED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS (Table 32) In the 12 months prior to interview in New South Wales, approximately:
AWARENESS OF SECURITY WHEN AT HOME (Table 35) Approximately one in four persons in New South Wales (24% or 1.5 million) reported being more aware of their security when at home, compared to 12 months earlier. This was lower than the national average (30%).Endnote3 ENDNOTES Endnote 1 Enhanced security includes households with at least one window lock and at least one deadlock AND at least one other security measure. Endnote 2 Public nuisance includes behaviours that are offensive, disorderly, threatening or violent in a public place. The behaviours may cause offence or interfere with someone’s ability to move through, or peacefully enjoy a public place. Endnote 3 For the purpose of this survey, aware of security means having a general awareness of the environment and potential threats to personal safety. Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.
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