Public confidence in CCTV and Fear of Crime in Bangkok, Thailand

Jomdet Trimek

Mahidol University, Thailand

Abstract:

The aims of this quantitative research is (1) to determine public confidence in Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)'s initiative of CCTV; (2) to ascertain the level of fear of crime among residents living in Bangkok; (3) to study factors related to the level of fear of crime among Bangkok citizens; and (4) to propose ways to improve the implementation of the policy regarding the use of CCTV in Bangkok. The samples consisted of 656 Bangkok residents. The research instrument used was interview method and the data was collected by telephonic interview. The results showed that overall public confidence regarding the BMA's CCTV camera is at a moderate level.

Keyword:

CCTV, Fear of Crime, Crime, Bangkok, Thailand.