Similarly, most people felt no increase in fear in their own neighborhoods. Four out of 10 have deadbolt locks only on the main entry door or do not have such locks at all. Only 1 in 4 has timers to control indoor lighting when away from home. Fully a quarter do not keep shubbery trimmed, and 1 in 6 does not have good exterior lighting. People show some signs of strengthening crime prevention measures in their homes during the coming year.
Women are more likely than men to have changed activities or become more fearful because of crime.
Women are more likely to take preventive measures in their personal lives than are men. They were more likely to lock doors and windows, to avoid certain areas of the community, to refrain from carrying excess cash and expensive jewelry, to park in busy and well-lighted areas at night, and to go out less.