Such studies can be used to view people's fear of crime as 'irrational'.

In some cases, fear of crime is so great it outpaces reality.

The fear of violent crime has prompted a rapidly growing security industry.

Or does it simply increase women's fear of crime?

Don't they tell the story, say, of white fear of black crime?

Nevertheless, fear of crime is an issue for some companies.

The result, so we are told, is that the 'fear of crime' has now been elevated into a national problem.

The fear of crime is a very important feature in criminology.

"And fear of crime keeps people from going out after dark."

The fear of crime is a major factor leading to insecurity.