Community Safety Survey 2025

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1. How safe do you feel in your local area during the day?

Very safe Somewhat safe Neither safe nor unsafe Somewhat unsafe Very unsafe

2. How safe do you feel in your local area after dark?

Very safe Somewhat safe Neither safe nor unsafe Somewhat unsafe Very unsafe

3. Have you been a victim of crime or anti-social behaviour in the past 12 months?

Yes No Prefer not to say

4. If yes, did you report the incident(s) to the authorities?

Yes No Prefer not to say

If you did report an incident, who did you report it to?

5. How satisfied were you with the response?

Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat satisfied Very unsatisfied Prefer not to answer

6. In your opinion, how has the level of crime in your area changed over the past year?

Increased significantly Increased slightly Remained the same Decreased slightly Decreased significantly

7. Which types of crime or anti-social behaviour concern you the most in your area? (Select up to five)

Personal Crime (Against Individuals)

Violent Crime

Assault Domestic abuse Knife crime Hate crime (e.g., racial, religious, LGBTQ+, disability) Sexual harassment Sexual assault or rape

Theft & Robbery

Mugging or personal robbery Pickpocketing Theft of personal belongings

Property Crime

Burglary & Theft

Residential burglary Attempted burglary Vehicle crime (theft of/from a vehicle) Bicycle theft

Criminal Damage

Vandalism (graffiti, property damage) Arson

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Public Nuisance

Drug use or dealing Public drinking or drunken behaviour Aggressive begging Street racing or reckless driving

Noise & Disturbances

Loud music or parties Fireworks nuisance Rowdy or intimidating groups

Environmental ASB

Fly-tipping (illegal dumping of waste) Littering Dog fouling

Cyber & Online Crime

Online fraud or scams Cyberbullying or harassment Identity theft Online hate speech Online radicalisation

8. How confident are you in local authorities' ability to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour?

Very confident Somewhat confident Neither confident nor unconfident Somewhat unconfident Very unconfident

9. Are you aware of how to report non-emergency crimes or anti-social behaviour?

Yes No

10. Have you participated in any community safety initiatives (e.g., Neighbourhood Watch) in the past year?

Yes No

11. How do you currently receive information about community safety issues? (Select all that apply)

Local newspapers Community newsletters Social media Council website Community meetings GMP’s Bee in the Loop Other (please specify)

Other

12. How would you prefer to receive updates on community safety matters? (Select all that apply)

Email SMS/text messages Social media Community meetings Printed newsletters Via mainstream media Other (please specify)

Other