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Table 2 The database of the study

From: Assessing the adoption of household safety protection (HSP) in Stockholm, Sweden

 

Variable

Survey item

Level of measurement

Range

Mean

SD

Source

Independent

Burglary victim

During the past 12 months has your home been exposed to a robbery or theft?

Binary

0-1

.17

.379

Survey

Perception of crime

Have you heard of any crime, such as burglary, car-related or vandalism, that has been committed in your neighborhood?

Ordinal

0-3

2.31

.854

Survey

Altruistic fear

Have you worried that someone close to you has been affected by crime?

Ordinal

0-3

.82

.826

Survey

Fear in media

NA

Ordinal

0-4

1.88

1.244

Mitt i

 

Financial umbrella

Summative index of five survey items

Ordinal

0-4

2.73

1.27

Survey

Trouble paying bills

It has happened a few times during the past 12 months that I / we have had difficulty paying bills.

Binary

0-1

.10

.300

Survey

Unemployed (% in district area)

NA

Interval

.00-3.65

1.41

.757

ODB

Residential stability

How long have you lived in your present neighborhood?

Ordinal

0-2

1.53

.651

Survey

Tenancy

What type of housing do you live in?

Categorical

0-2

NA

NA

Survey

Rental Ownership

Is your rental apartment owned by Svenskabostäder, Familjebostäder, Stockholmshem or a private owner?

Categorical

0-3

NA

NA

Survey

Dependent

HSP

Burglar alarm

Binary

0-1

.17

.375

Survey

 

Safe deposit box

Binary

0-1

.17

.378

Survey

 

Safety locks

Binary

0-1

.40

.490

Survey

 

Security door

Binary

0-1

.25

.434

Survey

 

Watch dog

Binary

0-1

.06

.237

Survey