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Security measurement in Skaraborg 1998

SND-ID: SND 0843

Creator/Principal investigator(s)

Bo G Eriksson - University of Gothenburg, Department of Sociology and Work Science

Jennie Gustavsson (student) - University of Skovde, Institutionen för kommunikation och information

Frida Kristoffersson (student) - University of Skovde, Institutionen för kommunikation och information

Marie-Louise Norlin (student) - University of Skovde, Institutionen för kommunikation och information

Description

Security measurement in Skaraborg 1998 is a student essay (c level) in social psychology conducted at Skövde University. The data material has been made available with the approval of supervisor Bo Eriksson, University of Gothenburg.

The survey has been conducted in cooperation with the County Police Office in Skaraborg and Skaraborg County Council, and aims to serve as a basis for the police in its work to reduce crime and increase security in the project "Allas vårt ansvar". Data content includes information on perceived safety in the municipality, measures to increase personal safety, perceived crime and perceived security for the police.

Purpose:

The purpose of the study is to provide a picture of people's level of safety and an idea of ​​what affects the level of safety and to serve as a basis for the police's practical work.

Language

Swedish

Research principal, contributors, and funding

Research principal

University of Gothenburg

Responsible department/unit

Department of Sociology and Work Science

Protection and ethical review

Data contains personal data

No

Method and time period

Unit of analysis

Time Method

Sampling procedure

Probability: Cluster: Simple random
Geographic coverage

Geographic spread

Geographic location: Grästorp Municipality, Essunga Municipality, Karlsborg Municipality, Gullspång Municipality, Vara Municipality, Götene Municipality, Tibro Municipality, Töreboda Municipality, Mariestad Municipality, Lidköping Municipality, Skara Municipality, Skövde Municipality, Hjo Municipality, Tidaholm Municipality, Falköping Municipality

Highest geographic unit

County (NUTS3)

Topic and keywords

Research area

Crime and law enforcement, Social behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)
Social Sciences, Social Psychology (The Swedish standard of fields of research 2011)

Keywords

crime prevention, crimes against persons, crimes against property, criminals, criminal investigation, delinquency, social psychology, behavioural sciences, fear of crime, burglary, safety and security, safety measures, crime and security

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Security measurement in Skaraborg 1998

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Citation

Bo G Eriksson, Jennie Gustavsson (student), Frida Kristoffersson (student), Marie-Louise Norlin (student). University of Gothenburg (2006). Security measurement in Skaraborg 1998. Swedish National Data Service. Version 1.0. https://doi.org/10.5878/002428

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Data format / data structure

Numeric

Creator/Principal investigator(s)

Bo G Eriksson - University of Gothenburg, Department of Sociology and Work Science

Jennie Gustavsson (student) - University of Skovde, Institutionen för kommunikation och information

Frida Kristoffersson (student) - University of Skovde, Institutionen för kommunikation och information

Marie-Louise Norlin (student) - University of Skovde, Institutionen för kommunikation och information

Published: 2006-01-01
Last updated: 2021-04-20