Canadians' use of crime prevention measures, by Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people, provinces and territories, 2014
Table 12Selected type of crime prevention measure taken at some point in one's life | Aboriginal peopleNote 1 | Non-Aboriginal peopleNote † |
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percent | ||
Changed your routine/activities or avoided certain people/places | 33Note * | 27 |
Installed new locks or security bars | 23Note * | 26 |
Installed burglar alarm/motion detector/video surveillance | 29Note * | 33 |
Took a self defence course | 14 | 12 |
Obtained a dog | 17Note * | 9 |
Changed residence or moved | 7Note * | 4 |
Carry something to defend yourself or to alert other people | 17Note * | 12 |
When alone and returning to a parked car, check the back seat for intruders before getting into the car | 38 | 35 |
Plan your route with safety in mind | 47Note * | 39 |
Stay at home at night because you are afraid to go out alone | 8Note * | 6 |
Lock windows and doors at home | 81Note * | 85 |
Rather than walk, use your car/taxi/public transportation for your personal safety | 31 | 28 |
Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2014. |
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