Part 1.
Profile of the Respondents
General instruction: Please answer the following by putting a check Ron the appropriate box
below. Your help by giving your honest answer will be greatly appreciated. Please do not leave
any item unanswered.
Age: ___ Sex Civil Status
£ Male £ Female £ Single £Married
Number of years in Barangay Poblacion
£ 1 year below £1-5 years
Instructions:
Part 2. Please answer the following questions based on your personal perceptions and
experiences. Indicate your level of agreement with each statement by marking one option per
question:
Scale Verbal Description
5 Strongly Agree (SA)
4 Agree (A)
3 Neutral (N)
2 Disagree (D)
1 Strongly Disagree (SD)
IV- Level of Perception of the respondents regarding:
Police Visibility and Responsiveness 5 4 3 2 1
1. I frequently see police officers patrolling my
neighborhood.
2. Police officers are visible during both day and night
in my area.
3. I feel safer due to the regular presence of police in
my community.
4. Police respond promptly when called for assistance
in my neighborhood.
5. I trust the police to handle emergency situations
effectively.
6. The police take residents’ complaints and reports
seriously.
7. I feel comfortable approaching police officers when
I need assistance.
8. Police officers in my community are approachable
and professional.
Drug-Related Activities 5 4 3 2 1
9. Drug-related activities are a major
concern in my community.
10. The presence of illegal drugs in the
area contributes to an increase in criminal
activities.
11. Police are actively working to reduce
drug-related crimes in my community.
12. Drug addiction is a significant factor
influencing crime rates in my
neighborhood.
13. I have personally witnessed or heard of
drug dealing occurring in my area.
Socioeconomic and Environment Factors 5 4 3 2 1
Affecting Crime Rates
Poverty Level
14. High poverty levels contribute to
higher crime rates in my community.
15. People living in poverty are more likely
to engage in criminal activities.
Unemployment Rate
16. High unemployment rates lead to
higher crime rates in my community.
17. Lack of employment opportunities
increases the likelihood of criminal
behavior.
Educational Level
18. Low levels of education are associated
with higher crime rates in my community.
19. Providing better education can help
reduce crime rates in my community.
Drug Prevalence
20. The availability of illegal drugs is one of
the key factors contributing to crime in my
community.
21. Drug abuse plays a significant role in
increasing crime rates in my
neighborhood.
Population Density
22. High population density contributes to
increased crime rates in my community.
23. Overcrowded areas are more likely to
experience higher rates of criminal activity.