The Fear of Crime and Its Consequences Among Elderly in Three Urban Communities

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Abstract
Fear of crime among 104 elderly in three southern California communities was studied through collection of data concerning physical and social environments, perception of safety, and fear of crime and precautions taken. The central city group tends to manifest most fear, which is inversely associated with social support variables. In the retirement community, fear of robbery and burglary is inversely associated with perception of safety.