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Perceptions of Neighborhood Problems –
3-Wave Trend (Major/Somewhat of a Problem) (Cont.)
Jan. 2008
Dec. 2009
Dec. 2010
20
Oversized Vehicles
in Neighborhood
16
14
21
Neighborhood
Gangs
13
14
8
Illegal Dumping
6
11
15
Graffiti
8
10
12
Vehicles Parked in
Yards
7
10
13
Dilapidated
Buildings/Houses
6
9
Vacant
Lots/Abandoned
Property
10
9
8
9
Abandoned or Junk
Vehicles
7
7
0
20
40
60
80
100
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 2009. A block “up” arrow () indicates a significant increase
and a block “down” arrow () 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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