1.09 Victim of Crime

Analysis of Crime Experience Survey (2018-2023)

Overall Trends:
Victimization Rates: The percentage of respondents reporting personal victimization (robbery, assault, or sexual assault) has decreased over the years, from 7.8% in 2018 to 4.9% in 2023. This indicates a positive trend in personal safety perceptions.
Household Crime: The percentage of households reporting vehicle theft, property theft, or burglary has also decreased, from 18.3% in 2018 to 15.5% in 2023, suggesting improvements in property security.
Yearly Breakdown:
2018-2021: Initial years show a decline in reported incidents of victimization, with a notable drop to 5.6% in 2021 for personal assaults.
2022-2023: The trend continues, with the lowest reported victimization rates at 4.5% in 2022 and 4.9% in 2023. There was a slight increase in reports from 2021 to 2022 but a decrease in 2023 for household crimes.
Public Perception:
The sustained decrease in both personal and household victimization suggests growing public confidence in safety and possibly effective crime prevention strategies.