Respondents were randomly assigned to one of two groups (Group A and Group B). This question was asked of Group B.

Thinking of your personal safety, how safe or unsafe would you feel walking on your own during the day in a park or other open space?

	%
Always safe	9
Mostly safe	44
Mostly unsafe	30
Always unsafe	15
I don't know	2

 

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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Always safe	17	3
Mostly safe	61	29
Mostly unsafe	14	43
Always unsafe	6	23
I don't know	2	2

 

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Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Always safe	*	5	15	6	7	6
Mostly safe	*	41	38	51	45	51
Mostly unsafe	*	30	29	24	35	29
Always unsafe	*	22	16	14	12	13
I don't know	*	2	2	4	0	2

* indicates that the number of people in this category is too small to allow percentages to be calculated.

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Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Always safe	9	7	12
Mostly safe	45	44	39
Mostly unsafe	28	33	30
Always unsafe	16	13	17
I don't know	3	2	2

 

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