Survey Background

Gunnedah Shire Council is undertaking a review of its Crime Prevention and Community Safety Plan and is reaching out to the local community to seek your views.

The current Plan articulates the key crime prevention priorities relevant to our Shire.  It sets out the Action Plan for how Council, in partnership with the Crime Prevention Working Group and other government and community organisations, would work to address local concerns about crime and community safety.  While much has been done over the last four years, it is now time to see if the views, perceptions and priorities of the community have changed since we last undertook this survey.  If you reside within the Gunnedah Shire, we invite you to complete the survey below to assist us to set the direction of the new 4 year Plan.

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

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* 2. What is your gender?

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* 3. What age group are you in?

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

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* 5. Do you rent or own the property you live in?

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* 6. What do you think are the 5 most common crime related issues in your community?

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

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

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

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* 10. While living in the Shire, have you, been a victim of crime in the past twelve months

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* 11. If you answered yes to Q10,  what type of crime did you experience? (Tick all that apply) If you answered no to Q10 please select 'Not applicable'

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

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

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* 14. If you were a victim of crime and chose not to report it, what would be the reason?

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* 15. What do you do to enhance security at your property or for your belongings? (This survey does not capture addresses or locations and the question is designed merely to identify security trends) - Tick all that apply.

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* 16. What do you think should be the top 5 priorities of the Gunnedah Shire Crime Prevention Plan (5 only)

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

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* 18. If you indicated that you don't feel safe, please tell us why. (Otherwise move to Q19)

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* 19. Please provide any other comments or suggestions which may assist us to develop the Gunnedah Shire Crime Prevention and Community Safety Plan. (Leave blank if not applicable)

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
     .  Phone:  02 6740 2100 or Email: council@infogunnedah.com.au.
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