Local problems, crime, and safety in Gävleborgs län

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Data Access Unit (DAU) vid Malmö Universitet

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Creator/Principal investigator(s)

Marie Torstensson Levander - Malmö University, Faculty of Health and Society

Research principal

Malmö University - Department of criminology rorId

Description

This study is a collaboration between Stockholm University and Gävleborg Police District. The overreaching aim of the study is to improve the ability to plan and execute crime prevention in Gävleborg.

Aim
- to measure exposure and feelings of unsafety among citizens of Gävleborg.
- create oppurtinities to develop stratgies and activities for crime prevention.

Data contains personal data

Yes

Language

Method and outcome

Population

A random sample of 6193 citizens in Gävleborgs län

Time Method

Sampling procedure

Probability
A random sample of 6193 citizens in Gävleborgs län, collected in two cross-sectional studies.

Time period(s) investigated

1995 – 1995

1996 – 1996

Data format / data structure

Data collection
Geographic coverage

Geographic spread

Geographic location: Gävleborg County

Lowest geographic unit

Town district

Highest geographic unit

County (NUTS3)

Administrative information

Responsible department/unit

Department of criminology

Contributor(s)

Zoran Vasiljevic - Malmö University

Topic and keywords

Research area

Crime and law enforcement (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Law and society (Standard för svensk indelning av forskningsämnen 2011)

Law, crime and legal systems (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Publications

Wikström, P.H., Torstensson, M. & Dolmén, L. (1997). Lokala problem, brott och trygghet i Gävleborgs län. Solna: Polishögskolan.
Libris
ISBN: 91-88678-18-0

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