Maximum insecurity
In 2018 and 2019, 18% of Mahorais households report having been victims of a burglary or theft without a break-in, i.e. four times more than in mainland France, according to an INSEE study. Thefts are also more often successful, more numerous multiple victims and the use of violence or threats much more frequent than in France. So, one in ten people have experienced physical violence in the last two years. Theft of motor vehicles or items from the car, for those who have them, or the theft of plants or animals from the land is also common.
However, the proportion of victims who declared having filed a complaint at a police station or gendarmerie brigade is low. When it comes to an attack on their main residence, the victims, rarely insured, most often do not see the usefulness of it.
The scale of delinquency generates a strong feeling of insecurity, underlines INSEE. Six out of ten residents feel unsafe at home or in their neighborhood. This is particularly the case for women and victims of theft or threats.. In addition, four out of ten residents often or sometimes give up leaving their homes. In this context, the action of the police is overwhelmingly considered insufficient.
Delinquency represents the main concern of residents. If seven out of ten inhabitants consider that their village is pleasant to live in, most say there is a lack of essential equipment and entertainment, especially for young people. otherwise, 6% of adults report having been victims of physical violence within the family or sexual violence in the household or outside, i.e. twice as much as in France.
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