Fear of crime

Sex differences

In all age groups, but especially among young people, females were more likely than males to report that fear of crime has a moderate or high impact on their life. 

In the 15 to 24 age group, 47 percent of young women reported this, in comparison with 36 percent of young men.

Proportion of young people aged 15 to 24 who report that fear of crime had a moderate or high impact on their quality of life, by sex, 2005
  High impact Moderate impact Moderate or high impact
Males 4 32 36
Females 8 39 47
Total 6 35 41

Source: New Zealand Crime and Safety Survey 2006.