Questionnaire

Impact of Crime on residents of Old Harbour, St Catherine Jamaica

Answer all questions below in this survey.
All answers received will be used in a Caribbean Studies Internal Assessment (IA) and will be
treated with the utmost confidentiality.
1. Indicate below your age?

10-12 13-15 16-18 19 and older

2. Indicate your gender below?

Male Female Rather not say

3. Have you experienced/witnessed crime or any sort of illegal activity in the area you live?

Yes No

4. Did you report the crime witnessed?

Yes No
Why?

5. How efficiently do you believe crime is handle in the area you live?

Very Poor Poor Alright Good Very Well

6. When was the last time you’ve heard or seen crime being committed in the area you live?
Today Few days ago Last Week Couple Weeks Ago
Months Ago Years Ago
7. What type of crime have you seen been committed (if any) in your community?
Shootings Robberies Homicide Illegal Drug Trading
8. Do you think that the crime in the community will influence the youths or others to
tolerate, accept or even join the “criminal’s lifestyle”?
Yes No

9. Do you think that nonviolent crimes such as illegal drug trafficking and selling are
inherently evil?
Yes No
10. Is it more likley you would report a illegal activity that directly negatively affects your
family and peers. (homicide, rape etc)?
Yes No