Rural Crime and Safety Survey 2013 - Rural Women NZ

Rural Women New Zealand has today launched a rural survey on crime and safety that is aimed at making rural communities safer places to live.

“The online survey goes live today, and we are hoping for a wide response from all sectors of the rural community,” says Rural Women NZ executive officer, Noeline Holt.

“You may have already taken part in a recent survey around crime occurring on your farming properties. However, the focus of this survey is broader and we urge you to take part.

"We have worked with Crimestoppers and the Police to develop questions that cover a range of issues including theft, drink driving and speeding as well as violence to people or animals."

“The survey will help us understand how people feel about crime and safety ," Ms Holt said.

The survey also seeks people’s views on police responsiveness and involvement in rural communities.

“Given the nature of small rural communities, we believe there are occasions when people are hesitant to contact the police, and for that reason we are promoting the work of Crimestoppers, where people are able to pass on information anonymously.”

The survey is open for three weeks, then results will be analysed by an independent research company and the key findings will be used by Rural Women NZ to work with Crimestoppers and Police to make rural communities safer.

“We strongly encourage people to take part in this survey. Participants are anonymous and it’s a good opportunity for people living in rural New Zealand to provide valuable feedback about these important issues."

Link to survey:

http://se.buzzchannelgroup.com/default.aspx?u=e8755c4b98f44dadb30ca1c9534ed46b

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