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This Social Module is a repeat of the module asked in q4 1998 and q4 2003, which covered the range of topics on Crime and Victimisation listed below. The 1998 questionnaire was developed with the help of an advisory group of representatives from various Government departments, for example the Department of Justice, Garda Siochána, Economic and Social Research Institute, National Council for the Elderly, National Women's Council, Health Boards and other researchers.
| HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS: | INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS: |
|---|---|
| Security of premises | Theft with violence (from individuals) |
| Burglary | Theft without violence |
| Vehicles, theft of vehicles, theft from vehicles | Physical assaults |
| Bicycles | Perceptions |
| Vandalism (against property and vehicles) |
Objective
The objective of this module on Crime and Victimisation is to gather some information on crime in Ireland. All incidents recorded should relate ONLY to the past 12 months. Due to the constraints on the size of the questionnaire this module cannot cover all crimes. Crimes such as, attempted thefts of vehicles or attempted burglaries, are not covered.
This module does not cover attacks of a sexual nature nor domestic violence due to the sensitivity of these crimes.
Domestic violence would be incidents of violence between spouses, cohabiting partners and within families.
Violent attacks that are breaking a barring order are classified as domestic violence.
In order to clarify what incidents should be recorded, some definitions are outlined below:
Burglary: Breaking and entering by a person into a premises (either a house/flat or an outbuilding).
Thefts from gardens are not included nor thefts by a person who has the permission/right to be in the
premises (as this would be classified as larceny).
Vandalism: Damage done to any type of property or vehicle belonging to any member of the household,
for example graffiti on house/shed/garden walls, scraping of vehicles with nails.
2. General Information
Respondents
The household questions, should be answered by the person the Interviewer considers to be the most suitable,
i.e. a responsible adult who would know the most information about the household and it's members.
The topics covered range from security of premises to questions on vandalism. Thus the person answering would be able to answer the questions for all the people in the household.
The following are the household Crime and Victimisation questions. Do you wish to continue?
1. Yes
2. No
3. Skip
If there is no person above the age of 18 in the household then the Crime and Victimisation module will not be asked. Thus the question should be answered SKIP. This is the only instance where the SKIP option should be used.
The individual questions, which cover personal incidents, should be asked to all persons aged 18 years and over who are participating directly in the survey. Note this differs from the q4 1998 questionnaire, when the individual questions were also asked in proxy interviews. The reasons for this change include minimising interviewer and respondent burden.
Questions
More detail on each question is outlined below. The aim of this module is to gather information on crime in Ireland.
Thus all answers should relate to events occurring only in Ireland. Incidents occurring abroad, for example while on holidays, are not covered by this survey.
Examples of answers are given for some questions. However these should not be given straight away as they may influence firstly, the respondents' train of thought and secondly, their actual answer. If the respondent is having difficulty understanding the question then an example may be given as an aid.
Due to the nature of various crimes a number of incidents may over-lap between different questions. A few examples are given below which outline possibilities of duplication of incidents. Caution should be exercised. The main rule is to ensure that there is NO DUPLICATION of incidents in various sections of the questionnaire and also between the household and individual questions.
Example 1:
If an individual was in the house at the time of a burglary, then this information should be recorded as a burglary and the relevant questions answered (in the household questionnaire). It should NOT also be recorded as theft from the individual, with or without violence. Incidents such as muggings or attempted muggings, pick pocketing, theft of a handbag or jacket would be covered under the two sections of questions on thefts from an individual (in the individual questionnaire).
Example 11:
If a house has been burgled and in the process been vandalised, then this incident would be recorded as a burglary. Therefore it should NOT be duplicated in the vandalism section.
Example 111:
Similar clarification should be sought between thefts of vehicles, thefts from vehicles and vandalism to vehicles. If, for example, a vehicle was stolen and then found burnt out/vandalised then this would be classified as a theft of vehicle. This incident should NOT be recorded in both sections of questions on theft of a vehicle and vandalism. As the theft of the vehicle was the initial incident then it should be recorded as such.
Example 1V:
If a stolen car was recovered, it is possible that goods/property that were in the car were stolen, this incident should be recorded under theft of a vehicle. It should NOT be recorded under both theft of a vehicle and theft from a vehicle.
A number of different crimes may occur in the same incident(s) (in the 12 months). For example, a bicycle may be stolen as part of a burglary, or a person may be assaulted during a burglary of their house/flat. For these cases all the incidents would be classified as burglaries, thus there should be NO recorded in the theft of bicycle or assault questions. Therefore certain crimes should not be recorded as those crimes if they occurred as part of another crime. Another example is if a house was burgled 3 times, a bicycle was stolen on the first occasion , then this theft of the bicycle should NOT be recorded in this survey as it was part of a burglary (even though the details of the first burglary are not recorded here, only the details of the last incident). Explanations and reminder notes are given after each of the relevant questions.
These are just a few examples of where there is a risk of recording the same incident twice. The main rule of thumb is to avoid duplication of incidents within each questionnaire and also between the two questionnaires. Also do not record incidents which occurred as part of another crime.
3. Individual questionnaire
(For persons aged 18 years and over participating directly in the survey)
1. IND_QUES
if DIR = 1 and age >= 18
if direct interview and the individual is aged 18 or over
Is ^name prepared to answer questions on Crime and Victimisation now?
1. Yes
2. Skip (Proxy interview)
3. Refusal
If ind_ques = 1 then continue, else exit Crime and Victimisation module
Theft with violence
2. TFT_VOI
if IND_QUES = 1
if permission is given to ask the module
In the past 12 months, has anyone stolen or attempted to steal something from your person
by using force or threatening you? (for example, mugging or attempted mugging)
1. Yes
2. No
3. TFT_VOFT
if TFT_VOI = 1
if respondent was a victim of theft with violence
How often did this occur (in the past 12 months)?
1. once
2. twice
3. three times
4. four times
5. five times or more
4. TFT_VINC
if TFT_VOI = 1
if respondent was a victim of theft with violence
(For the last incident,) can you remember the month it took place?
Enter 2 digits for the month.
5. TFT_OCC
if TFT_VOI = 1
if respondent was a victim of theft with violence
(For the last incident,) did this occur:
1. at OR near home
2. at work
3. near workplace
4. at school/college
5. near school/college
6. in/near pub/dance hall/disco
7. at/near other public place (shopping area, church etc)
8. elsewhere
6. TFT_WEAP
if TFT_VOI = 1
if respondent was a victim of theft with violence
Was a weapon used or threatened (by the attacker)?
1. Yes
2. No
7. TFT_YES
if TFT_WEAP = 1
if there was a weapon used in the theft
Was it a :
1. knife
2. gun/rifle
3. syringe/needle
4. club or stick
5. bottle/glass
6. other
8. TFT_INJ
if TFT_VOI = 1
if respondent was a victim of theft with violence
Were you physically injured?
1. Yes
2. No
9. TFT_INJY
if TFT_INJ = 1
if respondent was injured in theft with violence
What kind of treatment, if any, did your injuries require?
1. cuts/bruises not requiring medical attention
2. visit to doctor/G.P.
3. needed medical treatment, but not hospital stay
4. injuries requiring overnight hospital stay
5. hospitalisation for more than one night
10. TFTTOGRD
if TFT_VOI = 1
if respondent was a victim of theft with violence
(For the last incident,) was it reported to the Gardaí?
1. Yes
2. No
11. TFTNOGRD
if TFTTOGRD = 2
if incident was reported to the Gardaí
What was the main reason for not reporting the incident to the Gardaí?
1. not serious enough/no loss
2. solved it myself (knew the perpetrator/thief)
3. reported to other authorities instead
4. no insurance claim anticipated/could not claim insurance
5. believed Gardaí could do nothing/lack of proof
6. believed Gardaí wouldn't do anything about it
7. did not wish to involve the Gardaí
8. fear of reprisal
9. other reasons
12. TFT_NOVOI
if IND_QUES = 1
if permission is given to ask the module
In the past 12 months, have you been a victim of theft not involving force?
1. Yes
2. No
13. TFT_NOFT
if TFT_NOVOI = 1
if respondent was a victim of theft without violence
How often did this occur (in the past 12 months)?
1. once
2. twice
3. three times
4. four times
5. five times or more
14. TFT_NLIN
if TFT_NOVOI = 1
if respondent was a victim of theft without violence
(For the last incident,) can you remember the month it took place?
Enter 2 digits for the month.
15. TFTNGAR
if TFT_NOVOI = 1
if respondent was a victim of theft without violence
(For the last incident,) was it reported to the Gardaí?
1. Yes
2. No
16. TFTNGRD
if TFTNGAR = 2
if incident was reported to the Gardaí
What was the main reason for not reporting the incident to the Gardaí?
1. not serious enough/no loss
2. solved it myself (knew the perpetrator/thief)
3. reported to other authorities instead
4. no insurance claim anticipated/could not claim insurance
5. believed Gardaí could do nothing/lack of proof
6. believed Gardaí wouldn't do anything about it
7. did not wish to involve the Gardaí
8. fear of reprisal
9. other reasons
17. ASSAULT
if IND_QUES = 1
if permission is given to ask the module
In the past 12 months has anyone physically attacked you?
1. Yes
2. No
18. ASS_OFT
if ASSAULT = 1
if respondent physically assaulted in past 12 months
How often did this occur (in the past 12 months)?
1. once
2. twice
3. three times
4. four times
5. five times or more
19. ASS_LINC
if ASSAULT = 1
if respondent physically assaulted in past 12 months
(For the last incident,) can you remember the month it took place?
Enter 2 digits for the month.
20. ASS_OCC
if ASSAULT = 1
if respondent physically assaulted in past 12 months
(For the last incident,) did this occur:
1. in your home
2. in vicinity of home
3. at work
4. near workplace
5. at school/college
6. near school/college
7. in/near pub/dance hall/disco
8. at/near other public place (shopping area, church etc.)
9. elsewhere
21. ASS_WEAP
if ASSAULT = 1
if respondent physically assaulted in past 12 months
Was a weapon used or threatened by the attacker?
1. Yes
2. No
22. ASS_YES
if ASS_WEAP = 1
if respondent physically assaulted with a weapon in past 12 months
Was it a......
1. knife
2. gun/rifle
3. syringe or needle
4. club or stick
5. bottle/glass
6. other
23. ASS_INJ
if ASSAULT = 1
if respondent physically assaulted in past 12 months
Were you physically injured?
1. Yes
2. No
24. ASS_INJY
if ASS_INJ = 1
if respondent physically injured in assault with weapon
What kind of treatment, if any, did your injuries require
1. cuts/bruises not requiring medical attention
2. visit to doctor/G.P.
3. needed medical treatment, but not hospital stay
4. injuries requiring overnight hospital stay
5. hospitalisation for more than one night
25. ASSTOGAR
if ASSAULT = 1
if respondent physically assaulted in past 12 months
(For the last incident,) was it reported to the Gardaí?
1. Yes
2. No
26. ASSNOGDR
if ASSTOGAR = 2
if assault not notified to Gardaí
What was the main reason for not reporting the incident to the Gardaí?
1. not serious enough/no loss
2. solved it myself (knew the perpetrator/thief)
3. reported to other authorities instead
4. no insurance claim anticipated/could not claim insurance
5. believed Gardaí could do nothing/lack of proof
6. believed Gardaí wouldn't do anything about it
7. did not wish to involve the Gardaí
8. fear of reprisal
9. other reasons
27. ASS_RES
if TFT_VOI = 1 or TFT_NOVOI = 1 or ASSAULT = 1
if respondent experienced a theft with or without violence or an assault in the past 12 months
As a result of any incident you have mentioned, have you received any counselling from a
professional or a support group?
1. Yes
2. No
28. PERC_ALO
if IND_QUES = 1
if permission is given to ask the module
How safe would you feel walking alone in your area (i.e. neighbourhood) after dark?
1. very safe
2. safe
3. unsafe
4. very unsafe
29. PERC_NIG
if IND_QUES = 1
if permission is given to ask the module
How safe would you feel alone in your home at night?
1. very safe
2. safe
3. unsafe
4. very unsafe
30. PERC_CRM
if IND_QUES = 1
if permission is given to ask the module
How would you describe crime in Ireland today?
1. a very serious problem
2. a serious problem
3. a fairly serious problem
4. not a serious problem
5. not a problem
31. PERC_WOR
if IND_QUES = 1
if permission is given to ask the module
Do you worry about the possibility that you, or anyone else who lives
with you, might become a victim of crime?
1. Yes ,personal injury
2. Yes property theft, damage
3. Yes both personal and property
4. No
32. RAT_GAR
if IND_QUES = 1
if permission is given to ask the module
How would you rate the work the Gardaí do in your area (i.e. neighbourhood) in controlling crime?
1. Very good
2. Good
3. Average
4. Poor
5. Very Poor
End of individual Crime and Victimisation questionnaire
4. Household questionnaire
(To be asked of one person, per household, aged 18 years or over and participating directly in the survey –
see note on this page)
The following are the Household Crime and Victimisation questions. Do you wish to continue?
1. Yes
2. Skip
3. Refusal
If q0 not = 1 then exit module
Security
2. ALARM
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
Is the house/flat protected by a burglar alarm?
1. Yes
2. No
3. ALM_MON
if ALARM = 1
if there is a burglar alarm in the house
Is the burglar alarm monitored?
1. Yes
2. No
A monitored alarm is linked to a security company who alert the Gardaí if set off, for example, Telecom Phonewatch.
4. LOCKS
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
Is the house/flat protected by special window/door locks?
1. Yes
2. No
5. DOG
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
Is the house/flat protected by a dog that would deter a burglar?
1. Yes
2. No
6. FENCE
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
Is the house/flat protected by a high wall/fence?
1. Yes
2. No
7. SENSOR
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
Is the house/flat protected by a sensor light?
1. Yes
2. No
8. SECUR
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
Is the house/flat protected by a caretaker or security guard?
1. Yes
2. No
9. WATCH
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
Is the house/flat protected by a (active) neighbourhood watch or similar scheme?
1. Yes
2. No
10. ENTER
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
In the past 12 months, did anyone actually enter this house/flat or an outbuilding without
permission and steal or try to steal anything? (Excluding thefts from gardens)
1. Yes
2. No
11. HOW_OFT
if ENTER = 1
if house/flat entered by someone without permission in the past 12 months to steal or
try to steal
How often did this occur (in the past 12 months)?
1. once
2. twice
3. three times
4. four times
5. five times or more
12. LAST_INC
if ENTER = 1
if house/flat entered by someone without permission in the past 12 months to steal or
try to steal
(For the last incident) can you remember the month it took place?
Enter 2 digits for the month.
13. AT_HOME
if ENTER = 1
if house/flat entered by someone without permission in the past 12 months to steal or
try to steal
Was there someone at home at the time of the burglary?
1. Yes
2. No
14. WEAPON
if AT_HOME = 1
if there was someone at home at the time of the robbery
Was a weapon used or threatened (by the burglar)?
1. Yes
2. No
15. INJURY
if AT_HOME = 1
if there was someone at home at the time of the robbery
Were you or any member of the house/flat physically injured?
1. Yes
2. No
16. LASTREP
if ENTER = 1
if house/flat entered by someone without permission in the past 12 months to steal or
try to steal
(For the last incident,) was it reported to the Gardaí?
1. Yes
2. No
17. WHY_NOT
if LAST_REP = 2
if the last incident NOT reported to the Gardaí
What was the main reason for not reporting the incident to the Gardaí?
1. not serious enough/no loss
2. solved it myself/themselves (knew the perpetrator/thief)
3. reported to other authorities instead
4. no insurance claim anticipated/could not claim insurance
5. believed Gardaí could do nothing/lack of proof
6. believed Gardaí wouldn't do anything about it
7. did not wish to involve the Gardaí
8. fear of reprisal
9. other reasons
18. COST
if ENTER = 1
if house/flat entered by someone without permission in the past 12 months to steal or
try to steal
Approximately what was the total cost incurred by the household and the insurance company
(include medical costs, if any) as a result of this burglary?
1. no financial costs
2. less than €254 (£200)
3. €254 - under €635 (£200 - under £500)
4. €635 - under €1,270 (£500 - under £1,000)
5. €1,270 - under €6,350 (£1,000 - under £5,000)
6. €6,350 - under €12,700 (£5,000 - under £10,000)
7. €12,700 or more (£10,000 or more)
19. HAVMOT
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
In the past year, has anyone in the house/flat owned a motor vehicle of any kind?
1. Yes
2. No
20. VEH_STO
if HAV_MOT = 1
if there has been a motor vehicle owned by members of the household
In the past 12 months, have you or any members of the house/flat had any vehicles stolen?
1. Yes
2. No
21. VEH_OFT
if VEH_STO = 1
if a vehicle has been stolen from a member of the household
How often did this occur (in the past 12 months)?
1. once
2. twice
3. three times
4. four times
5. five times or more
22. LASTINCV
if VEH_STO = 1
if a vehicle has been stolen from a member of the household
(For the last incident,) can you remember the month it took place?
Enter 2 digits for the month.
23. VEH_TYP
if VEH_STO = 1
if a vehicle has been stolen from a member of the household
(For the last incident,) what type of vehicle was stolen?
1. car (including 4-wheel drive)
2. van/truck/farm vehicle
3. motorcycle
4. moped
24. WHERE_ST
if VEH_STO = 1
if a vehicle has been stolen from a member of the household
(For the last incident,) was the vehicle stolen from:
1. household's garage or shed
2. household's driveway, yard, or car-park
3. street/road outside your dwelling
4. street/road in town/city
5. car-park in town/city
6. elsewhere
25. VEH_REC
if VEH_STO = 1
if a vehicle has been stolen from a member of the household
(For the last incident,) was the vehicle ever recovered?
(Exclude burnt-out vehicles and write-offs).
1. Yes
2. No
26. VEHTOGAR
if VEH_STO = 1
if a vehicle has been stolen from a member of the household
(For the last incident,) was it reported to the Gardaí?
1. Yes
2. No
27. VEHIFNO
if VEHTOGAR = 2
if vehicle not reported stolen to the Gardaí
What was the main reason for not reporting it to the Gardaí?
1. not serious enough/no loss
2. solved it myself/themselves (knew the perpetrator/thief)
3. reported to other authorities instead
4. no insurance claim anticipated/could not claim insurance
5. believed Gardaí could do nothing/lack of proof
6. believed Gardaí wouldn't do anything about it
7. did not wish to involve the Gardaí
8. fear of reprisal
9. other reasons
28. TFT_VEH
if HAVMOT = 1
if there has been a motor vehicle owned by members of the household
In the past 12 months, has there been theft FROM a vehicle belonging to you or a member
of the house/flat? (For example, personal belongings, hubcaps. Exclude vandalism and
ANY theft of vehicle incident).
1. Yes
2. No
29. TFT_OFT
if TFT_VEH = 1
if there has been a theft from a motor vehicle owned by a household member
How often did this occur (in the past 12 months)?
1. once
2. twice
3. three times
4. four times
5. five times or more
30. TFT_LINC
if TFT_VEH = 1
if there has been a theft from a motor vehicle owned by a household member
(For the last incident,) can you remember the month it took place?
Enter 2 digits for the month.
31. TFT_WHR
if TFT_VEH = 1
if there has been a theft from a motor vehicle owned by a household member
(For the last theft,) was the vehicle:
1. in the household's garage or shed
2. in the household's driveway, yard, or car-park
3. on a street/road outside your dwelling
4. on a street/road in town/city
5. in a car-park in town/city
6. elsewhere
32. TFTTOGAR
if TFT_VEH = 1
if there has been a theft from a motor vehicle owned by a household member
(For the last incident,) was it reported to the Gardaí?
1. Yes
2. No
33. TFTNOGAR
if TFTTOGAR = 2
if theft from vehicle NOT reported to Gardaí
What was the main reason for not reporting the incident to the Gardaí?
1. not serious enough/no loss
2. solved it myself/themselves (knew the perpetrator/thief)
3. reported to other authorities instead
4. no insurance claim anticipated/could not claim insurance
5. believed Gardaí could do nothing/lack of proof
6. believed Gardaí wouldn't do anything about it
7. did not wish to involve the Gardaí
8. fear of reprisal
9. other reasons
34. HAV_BIC
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
In the past year has anyone in your house/flat owned a bicycle?
1. Yes
2. No
if HAV_BIC = 1
if a bicycle has been owned by a member of the household
In the past 12 months, have any bicycles been stolen from you or any member
of the house/flat? (EXCLUDE bicycles stolen in any previous burglaries).
1. Yes
2. No
if BICSTO = 1
if bicycle stolen from member of household in the past 12 months
(For the last incident,) was it reported to the Gardaí?
1. Yes
2. No
37. BICNOGAR
if BICTOGAR = 2
if bicycle theft NOT reported to Gardaí
What was the main reason for not reporting the incident to the Gardaí?
1. not serious enough/no loss
2. solved it myself/themselves (knew the perpetrator/thief)
3. reported to other authorities instead
4. no insurance claim anticipated/could not claim insurance
5. believed Gardaí could do nothing/lack of proof
6. believed Gardaí wouldn't do anything about it
7. did not wish to involve the Gardaí
8. fear of reprisal
9. other reasons
Vandalism (against property or vehicles)
38. VANDAL
if q0 = 1
if permission given to ask the household crime and victimisation questions
In the past 12 months, has any property belonging to you or any other member of
the house/flat been subject to vandalism?
1. Yes
2. No
39. VDL_OFT
if VANDAL = 1
if property of member of household vandalised in the last 12 months
How often did this occur (in the past 12 months)?
1. once
2. twice
3. three times
4. four times
5. five times or more
40. VDL_LINC
if VANDAL = 1
if property of member of household vandalised in the last 12 months
(For the last incident,) can you remember the month it took place?
Enter 2 digits for the month.
41. VDL_NAT
if VANDAL = 1
if property of member of household vandalised in the last 12 months
(For the last incident,) what was the main nature of the vandalism?
1. property - graffiti
2. property - broken window(s)/door(s)
3. property - damaged fences, garden furniture or plants
4. property - other
5. vehicle - broken/damaged window(s)/door(s)
6. vehicle - burnt out
7. vehicle - other
8. other
42. VDLTOGAR
if VANDAL = 1
if property of member of household vandalised in the last 12 months
(For the last incident,) was it reported to the Gardaí?
1. Yes
2. No
43. VDLNOGAR
if VDLTOGAR = 2
if incident not reported to Gardaí
What was the main reason for not reporting the incident to the Gardaí?
1. not serious enough/no loss
2. solved it myself/themselves (knew the perpetrator/thief)
3. reported to other authorities instead
4. no insurance claim anticipated/could not claim insurance
5. believed Gardaí could do nothing/lack of proof
6. believed Gardaí wouldn't do anything about it
7. did not wish to involve the Gardaí
8. fear of reprisal
9. other reasons
End of household Crime and Victimisation questionnaire
