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Wicklow Local Community Safety Partnership Survey

Why we are asking

We want to better understand what helps people feel safer in their community, and the issues that may cause concern.

The results of this survey will help inform the actions of a Local Community Safety Plan for County Wicklow.

Your answers are anonymous and will only be used to help improve community safety.

This survey should take no more than 5 minutes.
1.Do you consent to taking part in this survey ?
2.Gender
3.What age group are you in?
4.What area do you live in ?
5.Which town / village do you live in or near?
6.Have you been impacted by any of the following rural / farm safety issues ? (Tick all that apply)
7.How safe do you feel in your community on a typical day?
8.Have you have been impacted by any of the following home safety issues? (Tick all that apply)
9.How safe do you feel in relation to the following personal safety issues ?
Safe
Mostly safe
Sometimes safe
Unsafe
Doesn't apply
Walking at night
Travelling on public transport
Public disorder / Drunken disorder
Drug use in the community
Anti Social behaviour
Vandalism or damage to property
Intimidation
Racism / Discrimination
Online fraud or scams
Living alone / Social exclusion
Safe at home
Burglary / Break-in
Sexual violence / Domestic Violence
10.Have you ever been impacted by any of the following situations? (Tick all that apply)
11.Have you have been impacted by any of the following road safety issues? (Tick all that apply)
12.Which improvements would help you feel safer when travelling ?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Better street lighting
Well-lit bus shelters
Safer walking / cycling routes
Wearing Hi-vis clothes / lights when walking or cycling
Accessible footpaths / Ramps
More secure bus / train stations
Stronger rules around e‑scooters / e-bikes
More visible staff / security on public transport
More check points for speeding on rural roads
More check points for drunk / drug driver offenders
13.Have you ever been a victim of a crime / safety issue ?
14.Did you report the crime / safety issue ?
15.Which of the following affected your decision not to report the crime / safety issue ?
16.How important are the following in helping you feel safer?
Very important
Fairly important
Not very important
Not important at all
Neighbourhood watch / Text alerts
Knowing emergency services contact details - Gardaí / Fire / Ambulance
Gardaí visibility / presence
Having 'Find my phone' and or location enabled
A safe anonymous way to report crime
Personal alarm / whistle
Better lit areas
Monitored house alarms / Smart doorbell cameras
CCTV
Security visibility in car parks / shops
Trained and informed staff / bouncers / door staff in pubs and nightclubs
Local garda station being open and staffed
More safety awareness campaigns
Gardaí visibility
17.How do you access information on safety issues ? (Tick all that apply)
18.Are you aware of any of the following safety campaigns / safeguards ? (Tick all that apply)
19.Do you feel people in Wicklow are listened to about safety and wellbeing ?
20.What one change do you think would improve safety in your community? (comment optional)