August 20, 2013

1. BCJII Public Safety Committee Crime Data Summary and Resident Survey Summary August 20, 2013

2. Crime Data Review, Summary, and Recommendations

14. Field Interviews 2009 & 2013 • In 2009 and 2013 (combined) nearly half, 45.7% of all FI’s occurred between in the 6 hour timespan between 10pm and 5am. • 96% of FI’s were completed with adults • 98% had no warrants in their name • 59% had prior arrests

15. Field Interviews Comparison – Total number of FI’s 2009 & 2013

16. Field Interviews Comparison – FI’s by month2009 & 2013

17. Field Interviews Comparison – FI’s by Gender2009 & 2013

18. Field Interviews Comparison – FI’s by Race2009 & 2013

19. Field Interviews Comparison – Top 3 Reasons for FI2009 & 2013 2009 • Stop and FI requested • Suspicious Person/Vehicle • Trespass – warning 2013 • Suspicious Person/Vehicle • Stop and FI requested • Trespass - Warning

20. Resident Survey Results • The following results are compiled from 219 resident surveys that were completed in July 2014 • Residents from 38 different blocks are represented in the sample. 69% of respondents live in the CNI area and 31% live in the blocks immediately around the CNI area. • Length of time respondents have lived in the area ranges from 4 days to 88 years • 83% of respondents rent their homes/apartments

21. Resident Survey Results Of those who completed the survey: • 62% are women • Age of respondents ranges from 18 to 88; average age is 44. • 56% are single; 20% married; 10% divorced; 10% widowed • 83% have a 12th grade education or higher • 26% are in school or a training program now • 81% are African American • 59% are employed either full time or part time • 8% are disabled; 13% are retired • 23% are currently looking for work • 34% have in income of less than $10,000; 57% have an income of $10,001 to $30,000

22. Resident Survey Results What do you like about your neighborhood? What don’t you like about your neighborhood? Recurring themes included: Kids Foot traffic Noise Abandoned/empty Buildings Looks rundown/overgrown Nothing Gangs/gang activity Recurring themes included: • Quiet • Peaceful • Calm • Safe • Nice • Location • Nothing

23. Resident Survey ResultsPerception of Police/Justice SystemResponse to: I see Police…

24. Resident Survey ResultsPerception of Police/Justice System

25. Resident Survey ResultsSatisfaction With Police

26. Resident Survey ResultsSatisfaction With Police Recurring Themes in response to the question: One thing the police could do to help the neighborhood would be to… • Patrol more, patrol by walking • Interact/talk/communicate with residents, kids, seniors • Better response time • Be respectful; be a role model • Host more community activities/events • Be seen/visible • Install more/working streetlights

27. Resident Survey ResultsSocial Cohesion/Collective Efficacy

28. Resident Survey ResultsSocial Cohesion/Collective Efficacy

29. Resident Survey ResultsPerception of Neighborhood Safety/Fear of CrimeHow much of a problem is/are ___ in your neighborhood

30. Resident Survey ResultsFear of Becoming a Victim of CrimeOver the next 6 months, how likely is it that…

31. Resident Survey ResultsFear of Becoming a Victim of CrimeI have witnessed ______ in the neighborhood within the past 6 months

32. Resident Survey ResultsHow often in the last 4 weeks have you: