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The Survey of
Chicagoland Neighborhoods

Department of Justice
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Bureau of Justice Statistics

Title 42, Section 3732, United States Code, authorizes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, Department of Justice, to collect
information using this survey and requires us to keep all information about you and your household strictly confidential. Under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection
displays a valid OMB number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 7418-85F2. Comments
regarding any other aspect of this data collection may be sent to, to DOJ Clearance Officer, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810
Seventh Street, NW Washington, DC 20531 or by calling toll-free 1-800-937-8285

Commonly Asked Questions 
What is the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics Survey of Chicagoland Neighborhoods? 
The U.S. Bureau of Justice (BJS) Survey of Chicagoland Neighborhoods is a survey of households in the 
Chicago area to obtain information about Chicago communities. 
Who is the sponsor of this study? 
The survey is sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).  The 
survey is conducted under the authority of Title 42, United States Code, Section 3732.  To learn more 
about BJS, you can visit them on the web at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs. 
How long will it take to complete this survey? 
We anticipate that most households will be able to complete the mailed survey in about 5‐6 minutes.  
Some households may be contacted later for a more detailed survey. 
Am I required to complete this survey? 
Participation is voluntary and there are no penalties for refusing to answer.  However, your household 
was randomly selected for this scientific sample survey, and you cannot be replaced with another 
household.  Your cooperation is extremely important to help ensure the completeness and accuracy of 
this much needed information. 
Who will use this information? 
Results from this survey (and similar surveys conducted by The U.S. Department of Justice) will be used   
to better understand the needs of neighborhood residents. 
Who can I call with questions? 
If you would like further information, you can contact Westat at 1‐888‐380‐0050. 
How was my household chosen for this study? 
Households were selected at random from all Chicago‐area residential addresses.  By selecting 
households randomly, we will be able to create scientific estimates about households in the Chicago 
area. It's important to participate, so that we have an accurate picture of the Chicagoland community. 
How do I know you'll keep my information confidential? 
The information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only and may not be disclosed, or used, in
identifiable form for any other purpose as required by law (Title 42, U.S. Code, Sections 3789g). Your  
responses will be combined with those of others to produce statistical summaries about crime and safety.
After the study is completed, identifying information - your address and phone number - are destroyed.

U.S. Department of Justice
Survey of Neighborhood Safety
INSTRUCTIONS
â Please use a black or blue pen to complete this form.
â Mark

to indicate your answer.

â If you want to change your answer, darken the box

and mark the correct answer.

START HERE

The following questions ask about your neighborhood.
By neighborhood, we mean the general area around
your house or the building you live in, where you might
do things such as shopping, going to the park, or
visiting with neighbors.
1. O
 n the whole, is this neighborhood a good place
to live?

Yes

No

2. H
 ow much of a problem is litter, broken glass or
trash on the sidewalks and streets?

Never a problem

Almost never a problem

Sometimes a problem

Almost always a problem

Always a problem

3. H
 ow much of a problem is crime in your
neighborhood?

Never a problem

Almost never a problem

Sometimes a problem

Almost always a problem

Always a problem

Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree,
neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly
disagree with each of the following statements.
4. P
 eople around here are willing to help their
neighbors.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don’t know

5. This is a close-knit neighborhood.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don’t know

6. People in this neighborhood can be trusted.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don’t know

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7. P
 eople in this neighborhood generally get along
with each other.

Strongly Agree

10. W
 hen people in your neighborhood call 911,
does help arrive quickly?

Yes

Agree

No

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Don’t Know

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don’t know

8. P
 eople in this neighborhood share the same
values.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don’t know

11. How long have you lived at this address?

1 year or less

1 to 5 years

5 or more years

Telephone Number
12. W
 hat is the best phone number to use to
contact you? (This phone number will only be
used for the purpose of this research study.)

-

-

9. T
 he police are doing a good job in dealing with
problems that really concern people in this
neighborhood.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neither Agree nor Disagree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don’t know

Thank you for completing this survey. Please return your form in the postage paid
envelope provided or mail to:

Mail
to:

Name
Address
City, State Zip

57483