Violence Survey - May 2025

1. Violence Survey

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Since launching our Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG*) Strategy in 2022 and Serious Violence Strategy in 2024, we have made important progress towards reducing violence, but we know there is more to do. Please help us continue this work by completing this short survey.  

 

*VAWG refers to any act of violence or abuse that disproportionately affects women or girls and is usually perpetrated by men, including but not limited to domestic abuse, stalking, sexual violence, abuse or exploitation. However we recognise that men and boys, and non-binary people can also be victims of these crimes, and that women can also be perpetrators. Although we will use the term ‘Violence Against Women and Girls’ throughout this survey, we welcome responses from everyone regardless of their gender identity, age, sexuality, ethnicity or background.

This survey should take no longer than 2 minutes to complete.

 

A red asterisk at the end of a question signifies that a response is required. 

 

1. How safe do you feel in the following areas, with 1 feeling least safe, 5 feeling most safe.  *

1 (least safe)2345 (most safe)Not applicable
Your local area
Rural areas and outdoor spaces
Urban parks and green spaces
City / town centre*
Pubs / bars
School or nearby to school
College / University
Public transport
 

2. Which three of the following crimes are you most concerned about? Tick up to three. *

Within your local communityGenerally within York & North YorkshireOnline
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) with fear of serious violence
Arson
Assault
Domestic Abuse
Hate crime
Homicide (murder, manslaughter)
Robbery
Sexual assault / rape
Stalking and harassment
Tech enabled - VAWG crime e.g. upskirting, deepfakes, revenge porn
Tech enabled - Other offences e.g. encouraging self-harm, sending flashing images to induce epileptic fit
Weapon related crime (including weapon possession)
None of the above
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
 

3. In the last 12months have you or an immediate family member experienced any of the below types of Serious Violence, including Violence Against Women and Girls? Please tick all that apply. We’re interested in offences that have happened within York or North Yorkshire only, including online offences e.g. online harassment.   *

Within your local communityGenerally within York & North YorkshireOnline
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) with fear of serious violence
Arson
Assault
Domestic Abuse
Hate crime
Homicide (murder, manslaughter)
Robbery
Sexual assault / rape
Stalking and harassment
Tech enabled - VAWG crime e.g. upskirting, deepfakes, revenge porn
Tech enabled - Other offences e.g. encouraging self-harm, sending flashing images to induce epileptic fit
Weapon related crime (including weapon possession)
None of the above
Prefer not to say
Other (please specify)
 

4. Is there anything else you’d like us to know, for example how should Serious Violence, including Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), be addressed? Feel free to write as little or as much as you’d like.