Key Findings
Neighborhoods
● Results for feelings of safety are similar to the results from last year :
• A majority feel safe walking alone in both residential and business areas during the day .
• More than half indicate they feel safe walking at night in residential areas .
• Fewer than half of say they feel safe walking at night in business areas .
● The top three primary neighborhood concerns are still speeding , car burglaries , and stray animals .
Feel Safe When Walking in Area
% Who Answered “ Somewhat Safe ” or “ Very Safe ”
88 %
84 %
59 %
41 %
Neighborhood | Day
Business Areas | Day
Neighborhood | Night
Business Areas | Night
Perceptions of Neighborhood Problems
% Who Answered “ Somewhat of a Problem ” or “ Major Problem ”
45 %
36 %
29 %
Speeding
Car Burglaries
Stray Animals
Statistical Note : An arrow indicates a significant increase ( ↑ ) or decrease ( ↓ ) at or above the 95 % confidence level when compared to the previous wave .
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