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Wicklow Local Community Safety Partnership
Young Person Survey (Under 25 years of age)

Why we’re asking

We want to better understand the things that help young people feel safe 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 will take approximately 4 minutes
1.Do you consent to taking part in this survey ?
2.Are you ?
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.How safe do you feel in your community on a typical day?
7.How do you feel about the following personal safety concerns ?
Very concerned
Concerned
Neutral / not sure
Slightly concerned
Not concerned at all
Theft of Mobile Phones / Personal belongings
Drinking, smoking or vaping
Drug use in the community
Anti Social behaviour / intimidation
Racism
Online safety / social media pressure
Sharing Private images without Permission
Assault / Physical harm
Sexual Violence
Coercive control / Toxic Relationships
Bullying (in person or online)
8.Do you feel there are enough safe, comfortable places for young people to spend time in your area ?
9.In an ideal world, if you had access to any of these youth spaces, which would you use ?
Very likely to use
Likely to use
Not sure
Unlikely to use
Very unlikely to use
Youth centres / Youth clubs
Late night coffee shops
Warm indoor hang‑out spaces
Outdoor seated areas
Creative spaces (art walls, music rooms)
Gaming / recreation rooms
Sports or activity areas
10.What stops you from using existing youth spaces ?
11.How safe do you feel walking, cycling, or travelling on the roads in your area ?
12.How safe do you feel in relation to the following ?
Safe
Mostly Safe
Sometimes Safe
Unsafe
Doesn't apply
Walking at night
Travelling on public transport
Anti Social behaviour
Road safety / speeding / seatbelts / drink & drug drivers
Unsafe use of e‑scooters
13.Have you ever been a victim of crime ?
14.Did you report the crime ?
15.Have you ever been impacted by any of the following situations?
16.What makes you feel safer ?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Well lit areas / Bus shelters
Sharing my location with parents / friends
'Find my friends' app enabled
Knowing emergency services contact details - Gardaí / Fire / Ambulance
Gardaí visibility / presence
Having 'Find my phone' enabled
Being able to report a concern to a teacher / instructor / coach
Carrying a personal alarm / whistle
Wearing Hi-vis clothes / lights when walking or cycling
Bouncers / Security staff
Security on public transport
17.How do you access information on safety issues ?
18.Are you aware of any of the following safety campaigns / safeguards ?
19.Do you feel young people in Wicklow are listened to about safety and wellbeing ?
20.What is the one change that would make you feel safer in your community? (comment optional)