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Thank you for taking part in this survey. Your input will help us understand the community’s perspectives on knife crime and develop better strategies to address it.

Your responses will remain confidential and anonymous.

Section 1: Demographics

What is your age?(Required)

Under 16

16–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55+

What is your gender?(Required)

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

What area of Swindon are you from?(Required)

Abbey Meads

Blunsdon

Chiseldon

Covingham

Eastleaze

Eldene

Even Swindon

Freshbrook

Grange Park

Gorse Hill

Greenmeadow

Haydon Wick

Liden

Lower Stratton

Lydiard Millicent

Lydiard Park

Middleleaze

Moredon

Nine Elms

North Swindon

Nythe

Oakley Park

Old Town

Oakhurst

Park North

Park South

Penhill

Pinehurst

Ramsbury Drive

Redhouse

Rodbourne

Rodbourne Cheney

South Marston

Shaw

South Leaze

St Andrews Ridge

St Margaret's Chase

Stratton St Margaret

Toothill

Upper Stratton

Walcot

Wheatcroft

Wichelstowe

Wroughton

Other

Section 2: Awareness and Concerns

How concerned are you about knife crime in Swindon?(Required)

Very concerned

Somewhat concerned

Neutral

Not very concerned

Not concerned at all

Do you believe knife crime is increasing, decreasing, or staying the same in Swindon?(Required)

Increasing

Decreasing

Staying the same

Don’t know

Where do you think knife crime is most likely to occur in Swindon? (Select all that apply)(Required)

Town centre

Residential areas

Schools or colleges

Parks and public spaces

Nightlife areas

Other

Section 3: Personal Experiences

Have you ever been directly or indirectly affected by knife crime in Swindon?(Required)

Yes, directly

Yes, indirectly (e.g., friend/family member affected)

No

Section 4: Prevention and Solutions

What do you believe are the main causes of knife crime in Swindon? (Select all that apply)(Required)

Gang activity

Poverty or inequality

Lack of police presence

Drug or alcohol abuse

Peer pressure

Lack of community support or programs

Other

What measures do you think would be most effective in reducing knife crime in Swindon?(Required)

Increased police patrols

Community education programs

Youth engagement initiatives (e.g., sports, arts, mentoring)

Stricter penalties for carrying knives

Anonymous reporting systems

Increased support for mental health and social services

Other

Are you aware of any existing programs or initiatives in Swindon aimed at tackling knife crime?(Required)

Section 5: Community Involvement

Would you be willing to participate in community activities to address knife crime?(Required)

What would encourage you to get more involved in addressing knife crime? (Select all that apply)(Required)

Clear information on how to help

Opportunities to volunteer

Support from local organisations

Assurance of personal safety

Other

Additional Comments

Do you have any additional thoughts, suggestions, or concerns about knife crime in Swindon?

Registered CIC No-14611109

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