fear of crime
Dread of victimization
Fear of crime is anxiety about becoming a victim of criminal activity, often disproportionate to actual risk.
The phrase appears frequently in sociology and criminology: Fear of crime affects quality of life even in safe neighborhoods.
Media coverage of violent incidents can amplify fear of crime beyond what statistics justify.
The concept encompasses both personal worry and broader social unease about safety.
- safetyFreedom from harm
- stay safeRemain unharmed, unhurt
- gated communityRestricted-access residential area
- paranoiaIrrational persecution fears
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
neighborhood watch · anxiety · streets · locks · dark · dark alley · alarm · security camera · vigilance · suspicion · stranger · stranger danger · violence · mugging · burglary · home invasion · vulnerability · headlines
- victimologyvictim support, victim advocacy, victim rights, victim services, victim compensation
fear of crimefearlessness
Complete lack of dread
peace of mind · security · community trust · unconcern · recklessness
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