4530.0 - Crime Victimisation, Australia, 2017-18

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 01/04/2019

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Key findings In this issue + Who experienced personal and household crimes + State and territory spotlights + Change in rates of crime over time Crime rates lower than a decade ago (Media Release) + Home Security Measures Key Findings Type of home security Level of home security Upgrades to home security Awareness of security when at home + State and territory findings History of Changes About this Release	TYPE OF HOME SECURITY MEASURES (Table 29) In 2017–18, almost all Australian households (97% or 9.1 million) had at least one selected security measure installed. The type of security measures installed varied depending on the dwelling type. The most common security measures installed in houses or semi-detached houses were a door with a security screen (72%), a door with a deadlock (70%) and outside sensor lighting (62%). HOUSES OR SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES, selected security measure(s) installed in household, Australia, 2017–18 Footnote(s): (a) Only asked of respondents in houses or semi-detached houses. Australian Bureau of Statistics © Commonwealth of Australia 2019. The most common security measures installed in flats or apartments were a door with a deadlock (62%), a secure entry to the complex (56%) and a window with a keyed lock (51%). FLATS OR APARTMENTS, selected security measure(s) installed in household, Australia, 2017–18 Footnote(s): (a) Only asked of respondents in flats or apartments. Australian Bureau of Statistics © Commonwealth of Australia 2019. Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.