The international crime survey 1989 was intended to supply comparative data for 14 countries on crime and victimization Victim of: theft of-from vehicles/ vandalism/ robbery/ pickpocketing/ thefts/ sexual harassment or violence/ assault / frequency of victimization / reasons not to report to the police / familiarity offender in case of sexual, physical violence / injuries / fear of crime in local area / use of help agencies for victims / satisfaction with police behaviour / preferred legal sanctions, punishment, length of detention / safety precautions when leaving home / possession of gun / burglar alarm / insurance / frequency of going out. Background variables: basic characteristics/ residence/ housing situation/ household characteristics/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ consumption of durables