A presentation on "Fear of Crime among Senior Citizen with special reference to Jodhpur" by Ganesh Ram Choudhary at the Sardar Patel University of Police, Security, and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur.

1. With special reference to Jodhpur
By
Ganesh Choudhary

2. Contents
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Methodology
• Analysis and Finding
• Conclusions
• Suggestions
• References

3. Introduction:-
• The fear of crime refers to the fear of being a
victim of crime as opposed to the actual
probability of being a victim of crime.
• Fear of crime can also deter people from using
public facilities (parks and open spaces) and
public transports.

4. Objectives :-
This study is going to be done with following objectives:-
1. To find out the type of crime for which fear of crime
exists in Jodhpur
2. To find out the areas and locations which induce fear of
crime amongst people of Jodhpur
3. To find out the timings which induce feeling of safety
and insecurity amongst people of Jodhpur
4. To find out the reason behind the fear of crime.
5. To understand the feelings, thoughts and behaviors
about the personal risk of victimization.

5. Methodology
• Research design: - Descriptive research design
• Method of data collection- Structured interviews
• Sample profile (purposive sampling)
• Public interviews
• Total number of samples:-50
• Age group :-This study is on the people age group
from 60 + years (Senior Citizens)
• Demographic Area:-Different places of Jodhpur
(Saraswati Nagar, Madhuban, Kudi Bhagatasni,
Rameshwar Nagar, , Basni Industrial Area)

6. Analysis and Findings :-
1. General fear crime in jodhpur?
5%
40%
25%
30%
1. over all
very worried
a little worried
not worried
don't know

7. 2. Afraid of which crime?
40%
24%
16%
20%
2. over all
theft
mishbehaviour
beating
others

8. 3. victim of any crime in the last 12
month?
27%
73%
3. over all
yes
no

9. 4. Reasons behind the fearful of crime?
20%
20%
46%
14%
4. over all
been a victm
friends or relatives have been victim
by media / newspaper
don't know

10. 5.Timing for fear of crime?
10
%
25%
5%
60%
5. over all
morning
afternoon
evening
late night

11. 6.Insecurity at Places?
5%
20%
10%
65%
6. over all
home
market
city bus
any other

12. 7.Effects of fear of crime ?
• Majority of respondents said that they have
increase fear and anxiety when they thinking
about any crime or heard something like
victimization. They feel insecure.
• Some respondents said that they lose trust in
people after happening of crime.
• Some respondents said that they become
more alert to face any situation.

13. 8.Reasons behind increase of Crime ?
• The main reason behind increase of crime is
growth of unemployment. The cost of living is
rising and some people commit crimes to fulfill
their desires. Some people don't work because
they don't want to work.
• "Drugs" is another reason for people to commit
crime. When someone addicted to drugs and
unable to support their addiction financially.
• Availability of information to do crime. Movies,
TV shows and Internet gives people new ideas,
new way to commit crime.

14. 9.Preventions made by respondents?
.Some respondents said that they have proper lock/
safety door for the prevention of theft. Some people have
fewer parking spaces in their house so they use proper
locks/chain lock of vehicles.
.some respondents have installed C.C.T.V in their houses.
.some respondents kept guard/dog for the security
purpose.
. Some respondents said that they avoid going in crime
prone areas.
. Some respondents said that they avoid travelling in late
in night .

15. 10. changed any route/activity/timing
to escape from fear of crime?
40%
60%
10. over all
yes
no

16. 11.Presence of police reduce the fear
of crime?
48%
30%
22%
12. over all
yes
no
don't know

17. Conclusion :-
• The study shows that the majority of jodhpurites have a little worried about
being a victim of crime. According to respondents, they feel safe in Jodhpur;
they agree that crime increase in Jodhpur but like petty offences like theft,
misbehave etc.
• Theft (motor vehicle specially splendor and Bolero) is a major crime in Jodhpur
because Splendor has a good resale price and Bolero is a S.U.V so majority
used in trafficking purpose in rural (off road).
• Places like (Ghanta ghar ,Aiims road ,Jhalamand road,Hadi mill , Darbi Colony)
are insecure according to respondents. Ghanta ghar is a market and crowded
place so theft, pic pockets have more chances to happen. Aiims, Jhalamand
roads, kudi bhagtasni are desolate places and also slums constructed on the
roads and more chances to happen crime in night.
• Female respondents have fear from loafers/ vagabond type person.
• Majority of respondents said that they do not travel in night or travel with
some family member to avoid any crime happening. They avoid going in “NO-
GO Zone” and always minding the time. Timing factor is important to avoid
crime like majority of respondents indicated that most of the crime happened
in the night.

18. Suggestions:-
• How to reduce fear of crime in public:
• Increasing the number of police person, increasing the patrolling in day
and night.
• Find out the hotspots and work according to location.
• Effective communication by police.
• Create awareness in public.
• Target hardening measures such as increased lighting, home security
upgrades and CCTV can also help to reduce crime and fear of crime.
• Regular patrols/ high visibility of staff CCTV coverage.
• C.P.T.E.D Technique use( environmental design)
• Developing positive campaigns with local newspaper/ radio station.
• Developing neighborhood watch and street warden programmes.
• Community –police programs.
• Improving the local environment.

19. References:-
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• https://en.wikipedia.org/
• Source: Fear of crime community safety, crime prevention & policing
• www.community-safety.info
• Fear of crime survey 2012 (for bracknell forest council 18 may 2012)
authors: Michael fountain.

20. Thank you