Abstract
In this research, university students’ perceptions of fear of crime are examined in terms of sex, nationality, living area, marital status, victimisation and disorder. The aim of the research is to observe fear of crime literature’s key parameters on university students. Data was obtained from 330 university students studying in one of the state universities through a survey. Bivariate and multivariate results show that female students experience a greater fear of crime compared to male students. Fear of crime is greater amongst Turkish students as opposed to Turkish Cypriot students. Also, it is found that a high perception of disorder factors has an impact on fear of crime among women. Lastly, this study found that neither direct nor indirect victimisation has an impact on fear of crime.
Highlights
Over the last 20 years, the phenomenon of fear of crime has become a popular research topic, especially in the United States and European countries (Chadee et al, 2017; Farrall, Jackson and Gray, 2009; Goodey, 2005; Özasçilar and Ziyalar, 2015; Shoham, Knepper and Kett, 2010)
While the number of studies related to the fear of crime in communities has been increasing, few studies to date have focused on fear of crime among university students
In terms of fear of crime among university students, it is important to observe the effects of fear of crime in relation to a predominantly young population
Summary
Over the last 20 years, the phenomenon of fear of crime has become a popular research topic, especially in the United States and European countries (Chadee et al, 2017; Farrall, Jackson and Gray, 2009; Goodey, 2005; Özasçilar and Ziyalar, 2015; Shoham, Knepper and Kett, 2010). Farrall, Jackson and Gray (2009) state that both physical and social disorder factors in living area increase level of fear of crime. Some studies suggest that people living in urban areas have higher level of fear of crime as compared to residents of rural areas; this is especially true for intense disorder factors found in urban areas.
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