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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.
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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 2012. • 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.
Experience of Crime Nearly one out of every three Nigerians is a victim of crime. Most affected states are Kebbi, Ebonyi, Enugu and Nigeria.
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
Satisfaction with handling of Terrorism by security agencies
What should the government do to solve the problem of terrorism
Likelihood of paying Bribe to obtain services from law enforcement agencies