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 using public transport on your own after dark in or around your local area?

	%
Always safe	13
Mostly safe	59
Mostly unsafe	16
Always unsafe	8
I don't know	4

 

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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Always safe	23	5
Mostly safe	65	54
Mostly unsafe	7	24
Always unsafe	2	12
I don't know	3	4

 

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Results for people of different ages

	%
	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65+
Always safe	*	9	17	9	14	17
Mostly safe	*	54	58	65	62	62
Mostly unsafe	*	24	12	14	15	16
Always unsafe	*	12	9	9	5	2
I don't know	*	1	3	4	4	4

* 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	12	11	16
Mostly safe	62	62	52
Mostly unsafe	15	16	19
Always unsafe	7	8	8
I don't know	3	3	5

 

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