Table 13
Canadians' use of crime prevention measures, by Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people, and sex, provinces and territories, 2014

Table 13
Canadians' use of crime prevention measures, by Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people, and sex, provinces and territories, 2014
Table summary
This table displays the results of Canadians' use of crime prevention measures. The information is grouped by Selected type of crime prevention measure taken at some point in one's life (appearing as row headers), Aboriginal people, Non-Aboriginal people, Males and Females, calculated using percent units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Selected type of crime prevention measure taken at some point in one's life Aboriginal peopleNote 1 Non-Aboriginal people
MalesNote † Females MalesNote † Females
percent
Changed your routine/activities or avoided certain people/places 27 41Note *** 23 30Note *
Installed new locks or security bars 19Note ** 27Note * 25 26
Installed burglar alarm/motion detector/video surveillance 26Note ** 32 32 33
Took a self defence course 13 15 11 13Note *
Obtained a dog 15Note ** 18Note ** 8 11Note *
Changed residence or moved 6Note E: Use with caution 8Note ** 3 5Note *
Carry something to defend yourself or to alert other people 14Note E: Use with caution Note ** 21Note *** 8 16Note *
When alone and returning to a parked car, check the back seat for intruders before getting into the car 27 49Note * 23 47Note *
Plan your route with safety in mind 39Note ** 55Note *** 29 49Note *
Stay at home at night because you are afraid to go out alone 2Note E: Use with caution 14Note *** 2 10Note *
Lock windows and doors at home 76Note ** 86Note * 82 88Note *
Rather than walk, use your car/taxi/public transportation for your personal safety 21 42Note * 18 38Note *
E use with caution
Note *

significantly different from reference category (p < 0.05)

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Note **

significantly different from non-Aboriginal people category only (p < 0.05)

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Note ***

significantly different from reference category and non-Aboriginal people category (p < 0.05)

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Note †

reference category

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Note 1.

Includes those who self-identified as First Nation, Métis or Inuit.

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Note: The answers “Don't know” and “Refusal” are included in the calculation of the percentages.
Source: Statistics Canada, General Social Survey, 2014.
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