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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Rationale of the Study
Crime causes loss of life and property as well as overwhelming
fear of safety and security (Alemika, 1997; and Cantor and Lynch,
2000). These have serious consequences for democracy, economic
development, social capital and in general the individuals social life.
Maasin City has witnessed upsurge in crimes during the last five
years1 Increasing incidence of robbery, burglary, theft, swindling and
murder has led to a rising fear which has in turn affected economic
and social life in the community. Maasin City being Southern Leytes
primal economic centre and the most populated city has recorded
higher level of crime incidence. As a result of the growing rates and
severity of criminality the police has introduced diverse crime control
measures, but without much success.
The senior citizens perceptions of safety and security in their
community is aggravated by numerous reports portrayed in the media
regarding criminality around the country which usually involve crime
1
As reported and recorded at the Maasin City Police Office Blotter from 2007 to 2011.
THE PROBLEM
Age;
1.2
Sex;
1.3
1.4
Family Income?
2.2
2.3
Vulnerability to criminality?
References
Bankston, et al., 2007. Criminal Victimization in the Netherlands. The
Hague: Research Documentation Centre, Ministry of Justice.
Cantor, D. and J. P. Lynch. 2011. Self-Report Surveys as Measures
of Crime and Criminal Victimization Criminal Justice, 2010, vol.
4: 87-138 and Gottfredson, MR and MJ Hindelang (2010)