NATIONAL CRIME AND SAFETY SURVEY: SUMMARY REPORT 2012
RESEARCH DESIGN The aim of the survey was to obtain information regarding Nigerians views on the extent, trend and patterns of criminal victimization in the country. The study was conducted in the 36 states of Nigeria and Abuja between April and May The total sample size is 11,518 respondents comprising 50% male and 50% female of 18 years and above. The methodology used in the data collection was the in- home, face to face personal interviews, using a stratified multi-stage random selection procedure in order to achieve a national representative sample. The field interviews were conducted by Practical Sampling International, a reputable social research company based in Lagos.
Fear of Crime With a national average of 75%, fear of crime of being a victim of crime has become pervasive in Nigeria with severe impact on quality of life.
Analysis of Fear of Crime
Experience of Crime Nearly one out of every three Nigerians is a victim of crime. Most affected states are Kebbi, Ebonyi, Enugu and Nigeria.
Analysis of experience of crime
NATURE OF CRIMINAL VICTIMIZATION
Robbery by State
Analysis of Robbery
Armed violence other than robbery
Rape/Attempted Rape
Analysis of Rape
Physical Assault by State
Murder/Attempted Murder
Kidnapping/Attempted Kidnapping
Trends in Kidnapping/Attempted
Domestic Violence
Trends in Domestic Violence
Theft of Car
Theft of Mobile Phone
Trends in Theft of Mobile
REPORTING OF CRIME/SATISFACTION WITH POLICE HANDLING OF CRIMES
Reporting of Crime to the Police 4 of every 5 Nigerians do not report their experience of criminal victimization to the police
Trends in Reporting on Crime
Satisfaction with Police Handling of reported cases
Reasons for dissatisfaction with handling of reported cases
Responding to Terrorism
Satisfaction with handling of Terrorism by security agencies
Satisfaction with government Handling of Terrorism
What should the government do to solve the problem of terrorism
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES
Demand for Bribery by Government Officials
Likelihood of paying Bribe to obtain services from law enforcement agencies
Constraints Against Anticorruption Agencies
ACCESS TO GUN
Ownership of Gun in Nigeria
Reasons for ownership of gun
ROAD SAFETY AND ACCIDENT
Road Accidents by State
Seriousness of road Accidents
Types of vehicles involved in road accidents
Where Road accidents occur Most
Motorists that have drivers’ license by state
Motorists behaviours while driving
Perception of Safety on Nigerian Roads
Priority Areas for Government’s Attention
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