GUNNEDAH SHIRE CRIME AND COMMUNITY SAFETY SURVEY

Background to the Survey

Gunnedah Shire Council is undertaking a review of its existing Crime Prevention Plan and is calling on the local community to get involved.

The Gunnedah Crime Prevention Plan 2014-2017 articulated the key crime prevention priorities relevant to our Shire. It set out the Action Plan for how Council, in partnership with the Crime Prevention Working Group and other government and community organisations, were to address local concerns about crime and community safety at that time. Much has been done over the last four (4) years and we would like to see if the views and perceptions of the community have changed since we last undertook this survey. If you reside within the Gunnedah Shire, we invite you to complete the community safety perceptions survey below to assist us in the formulation of the new 4 year Plan.

(This survey will close at 5pm on Friday 12 January 2018) - Thank you

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* 1. Where do you live within in the Gunnedah Shire?

Breeza

Carroll

Curlewis

Gunnedah

Kelvin

Mullaley

Tambar Springs

Emerald Hill

Rural Other

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* 2. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Transgender

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* 3. What age group are you in?

0-17 years

18-29 years

30-39 years

40-49 years

50-59 years

60+ years

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* 4. How long have you lived in your community?

Before 2014

Since 2014

Moved here in last 12 months to 2 years

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* 5. What do you think are the 3 most common offences committed in your community?

Household break and enter

Use of Illicit drugs

Graffiti

Sexual Assault

Physical Assault

Disorderly conduct

Motor vehicle theft

Retail Theft/Shoplifting

Fraud

Stealing from within a motor vehicle

Malicious Damage/Vandalism

Domestic and Family Violence

Identity Theft

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Who do you think are more likely to commit offences in your community? Males or Females?

Males

Females

Both

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* 7. What age group do you think commits the most offences in your community? (Age groupings are aligned to BOCSAR - Bureau of Crime Statistics & Research)

Ages 0-17

Ages 18-29

Ages 30-39

Ages 40+

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* 8. From the list below, what factor/s do you think contribute to crime in your community. (Tick all that apply)

Drugs misuse

Boredom

Effects of alcohol

Unemployment

Poverty

Lack of police presence

Unsupervised children/youth

Lack of punishment/deterrents for offenders

Insufficient security measures by property owners

Opportunity

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* 9. While living in the Shire, have you, been a victim of crime in the past 2 years?

Yes

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* 10. If you answered yes to Q9, what type of crime did you experience? (Tick all that apply) If you answered no to Q9 please select 'Not applicable'

Not Applicable (go to Q11)

Robbery

Malicious Damage/Vandalism

Break and Enter - Your house/unit/dwelling

Break and Enter - Your business

Harassment

Assault

Vehicle stolen

Credit Card Fraud

Identity Theft

Property stolen from within your motor vehicle

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 11. If you have been a victim of crime in the past 2 years while living in the Gunnedah Shire, did you report the crime?

Yes

I have not been a victim of crime in the past 2 years

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* 12. If you have needed to report a crime in your local community (either as a victim or a concerned citizen), who did you report it to first ?

Gunnedah Police 6742 0999

Police Assistance Line (PAL) 131 444

I haven't needed to report a crime (either as a victim or a concerned citizen)

Gunnedah Shire Council 6740 2100

Graffiti Hotline 1800 707 125

000

Crime Stoppers NSW 1800 333 000

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What do you think should be the top 4 priorities of the Gunnedah Crime Prevention Plan 2017-2021 (4 only)

Household and Business Break and Enters

Rural theft

Drugs

Sexual Offences

Domestic and Family Violence

Community education on Fraud/Identity Theft

More CCTV in the CBD areas

Retail Theft/Shoplifting/Retail Fraud

Assaults

Lobby for more police in the area

Alcohol related offences

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* 14. Overall and based on your experiences, do you feel 'safe' in your community?

Yes

I don't feel safe in some areas of my community

I feel safe in most areas of my community

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* 15. Please provide any other comments or suggestions which may assist us to develop the Gunnedah Crime Prevention Plan 2017-2021. (Leave blank if not applicable)

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO COMPLETE OUR SURVEY.
If you would like to provide further comment or arrange a meeting to discuss the Plan, please contact Debra Hilton, Community and Social Planner, Gunnedah Shire Council on 02 6740 2100 or email council@infogunnedah.com.au.