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Perceptions Of Neighborhood Problems –
3-Wave Trend (Major/Somewhat Of A Problem) (Cont.)
Jan. 2007
Jan. 2008
Dec. 2009
16
Neighborhood Gangs
21
13
17
21
Violent Crime
11
9
10
9
Vacant Lots/Abandoned Property
12
15
Graffiti
8
11
12
Vehicles Parked in Yards
7
11
12
Condition of Parks/Park Facilities
7
11
9
7
Abandoned or Junk Vehicles
11
13
Dilapidated Buildings/Houses
6
10
8
6
Illegal Dumping
0
20
40
60
80
10 0
Percent
Question: Q3 “Thinking about the neighborhood you live in, please tell me whether you think each of the following is
a major problem, somewhat of a problem, only a small problem, or not a problem.”
Base: Total respondents, excluding “don’t knows”. (Base Varies)
Statistical Note: A single-line “up” arrow (↑) indicates a significant increase and a single-line “down” arrow (↓)
indicates a significant decrease from the last wave in 2008. A block “up” arrow (×) indicates a significant increase
and a block “down” arrow (Ø) indicates a significant decrease from the first wave in 2000 (i.e., difference significant
at or above the 95% confidence level.)
Decision Analyst, Inc.
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