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Fig.4 – Fear of crime rate
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Fig.5 – Crimes in Italy (*1000 Family)

Recently an Europe cross country analysis shows that risk perception is
positively correlated with fear of crime in all of the analysed countries,
although the strength of the relationship differs. Contrary to expectations,
countries with a higher victimization rate exhibit a weaker relationship
between fear of crime and risk perception, while in countries with a lower
victimization rate, risk perception plays a relatively important role in shaping

2 People who feel safe walking in the dark alone in the area where they live
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