| The Derby Street Neighborhood Survey Results |
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Strongly Disagree
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Disagree
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Neither Agree or Disagree Agree
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Agree
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| In general, our neighborhood has become a better place to live in the past year. |
1%
|
9%
|
42%
|
43%
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| In general, our neighborhood will be a better place to live a year from now. |
0%
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7%
|
45%
|
42%
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| If I were sick, I could count on a neighbor to run an errand for me. |
4%
|
15%
|
14%
|
42%
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| If I went away for the weekend, I know a neighbor would keep an eye on my home. |
2%
|
9%
|
16%
|
46%
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| If I had to borrow $25 for a real emergency, I could ask one of my neighbors. |
10%
|
18%
|
23%
|
32%
|
| My neighbors and I talk about community problems and how to solve them. |
7%
|
22%
|
34%
|
30%
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| There is a lot that my neighbors and I can do to solve problems around here. |
2%
|
14%
|
35%
|
41%
|
| I am aware that there are monthly meetings in the community to discuss local problems. |
8%
|
15%
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12%
|
49%
|
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Crime |
Strongly Disagree
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Disagree
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Neither Agree or Disagree Agree
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Agree
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| Within the past year, crime in the Derby Street neighborhood has decreased. |
3%
|
4%
|
69%
|
21%
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| I am safe from assault in our neighborhood. |
3%
|
11%
|
18%
|
57%
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| My home is located in a safe neighborhood. |
2%
|
8%
|
15%
|
66%
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| My car is safe when parked in our neighborhood. |
6%
|
16%
|
15%
|
55%
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| Children are safe in our neighborhood. |
2%
|
15%
|
25%
|
53%
|
| Streets and parks are adequately lit at night |
3%
|
15%
|
19%
|
56%
|
| Our neighborhood is safe from crime during the day. |
2%
|
9%
|
19%
|
60%
|
| Our neighborhood is safe from crime at night. |
4%
|
17%
|
32%
|
43%
|
| Derby Wharf is a safe place to walk during the day. |
0%
|
2%
|
2%
|
62%
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| Derby Wharf is a safe place to walk at night. |
2%
|
11%
|
31%
|
46%
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| The old ferry landing is a safe place to walk during the day. |
2%
|
4%
|
27%
|
48%
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| The old ferry landing is a safe place to walk at night. |
6%
|
22%
|
51%
|
19%
|
| I watch out for the safety of my elderly neighbors. |
1%
|
4%
|
21%
|
59%
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| Illegal drug activity is not a problem in our neighborhood. |
7%
|
16%
|
39%
|
34%
|
| Illegal parking is not a problem in our neighborhood. |
39%
|
23%
|
17%
|
18%
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| Speeding cars are not a problem in our neighborhood. |
39%
|
38%
|
7%
|
15%
|
| Sexual assaults are not a problem in our neighborhood. |
1%
|
3%
|
43%
|
47%
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| Unleashed dogs are not a problem in our neighborhood. |
7%
|
14%
|
14%
|
55%
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| Vandalism and graffiti are not problems in our neighborhood. |
4%
|
15%
|
23%
|
53%
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| Gangs are not a problem in our neighborhood. |
0%
|
4%
|
31%
|
55%
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| People living outside our neighborhood cause most of the crime. |
0%
|
7%
|
63%
|
24%
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| The Salem Police Department responds quickly to my emergency calls. |
2%
|
3%
|
31%
|
44%
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Education and Information |
| (Below are the topics people would like to learn more about in order of preference. The highest possible score is 5)
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| Illegal parking |
4.07
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| Snow emergencies and shoveling |
4.02
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| Fire safety |
4.00
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| Child safety |
3.95
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| Home protection |
3.95
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| Auto protection |
3.89
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| Traffic lights & signage |
3.88
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| The Neighborhood Watch |
3.87
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| Trash pick-up |
3.84
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| Crime statistics |
3.81
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| The Sex Offender registry |
3.79
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| Consumer scams |
3.79
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| Basic first aid & CPR |
3.75
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| Animal control |
3.57
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| Salem Police’s Ride-a-long program |
3.57
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| Internet crime |
3.44
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