Victimization Survey 2020
West Bank and Gaza, 2020 - 2021
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PSE-PCBS-VICT-2020-v1.0
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Identification
Survey ID Number
PSE-PCBS-VICT-2020-v1.0
Title
Victimization Survey 2020
Translated Title
مسح الضحية 2020
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Palestine | PSE |
Study type
Other Household Survey [hh/oth]
Series Information
The design of the Victimization Survey in Palestine, 2020 is to provide comprehensive statistical data for policy-makers and stakeholders in sociopolitical decision-making as crime and victimization statistics are valuable nationally, regionally and on the internationally.
The Victimization Survey was implemented during the period from October 4th 2020 to 5 January for the purpose providing data
In addition, the survey aims to examine the general features of victims and provide necessary information on the types of
households and individual criminal acts, location of crimes, perpetrators, crime reporting and whether the crime reported was referred to court in addition to victims’ human and material
losses as a result of such acts. Furthermore, it aims to create a database that fills in the gaps in
administrative records related to crime and victimization statistics.
The Victimization Surveywas carried out six times, the first in the years 1996, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 by studying the basic indicators stipulated by international recommendations, the experiences of other countries, and the recommendations of experts who came to the agency.
The Victimization Survey was implemented during the period from October 4th 2020 to 5 January for the purpose providing data
In addition, the survey aims to examine the general features of victims and provide necessary information on the types of
households and individual criminal acts, location of crimes, perpetrators, crime reporting and whether the crime reported was referred to court in addition to victims’ human and material
losses as a result of such acts. Furthermore, it aims to create a database that fills in the gaps in
administrative records related to crime and victimization statistics.
The Victimization Surveywas carried out six times, the first in the years 1996, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 by studying the basic indicators stipulated by international recommendations, the experiences of other countries, and the recommendations of experts who came to the agency.
Abstract
The design of the Victimization Survey in Palestine, 2020 is to provide comprehensive statistical data for policy-makers and stakeholders in sociopolitical decision-making as crime and victimization statistics are valuable nationally, regionally and on the internationally.
The Victimization Survey was implemented during the period from October 4th 2020 to 5 January for the purpose providing data
In addition, the survey aims to examine the general features of victims and provide necessary information on the types of
households and individual criminal acts, location of crimes, perpetrators, crime reporting and whether the crime reported was referred to court in addition to victims' human and material
losses as a result of such acts. Furthermore, it aims to create a database that fills in the gaps in
administrative records related to crime and victimization statistics.
The Victimization Surveywas carried out six times, the first in the years 1996, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 by studying the basic indicators stipulated by international recommendations, the experiences of other countries, and the recommendations of experts who came to the agency.
The Victimization Survey was implemented during the period from October 4th 2020 to 5 January for the purpose providing data
In addition, the survey aims to examine the general features of victims and provide necessary information on the types of
households and individual criminal acts, location of crimes, perpetrators, crime reporting and whether the crime reported was referred to court in addition to victims' human and material
losses as a result of such acts. Furthermore, it aims to create a database that fills in the gaps in
administrative records related to crime and victimization statistics.
The Victimization Surveywas carried out six times, the first in the years 1996, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 by studying the basic indicators stipulated by international recommendations, the experiences of other countries, and the recommendations of experts who came to the agency.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
person
family
family
Version
Version Description
V1.0: version (datasets for public use)
Version Date
2020-06-15
Scope
Notes
The design of the Victimization Survey in Palestine, 2020 is to provide comprehensive statistical data for policy-makers and stakeholders in sociopolitical decision-making as crime and victimization statistics are valuable nationally, regionally and on the internationally.
The Victimization Survey was implemented during the period from October 4th 2020 to 5 January for the purpose providing data
In addition, the survey aims to examine the general features of victims and provide necessary information on the types of
households and individual criminal acts, location of crimes, perpetrators, crime reporting and whether the crime reported was referred to court in addition to victims' human and material
losses as a result of such acts. Furthermore, it aims to create a database that fills in the gaps in
administrative records related to crime and victimization statistics.
The Victimization Surveywas carried out six times, the first in the years 1996, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 by studying the basic indicators stipulated by international recommendations, the experiences of other countries, and the recommendations of experts who came to the agency.
The Victimization Survey was implemented during the period from October 4th 2020 to 5 January for the purpose providing data
In addition, the survey aims to examine the general features of victims and provide necessary information on the types of
households and individual criminal acts, location of crimes, perpetrators, crime reporting and whether the crime reported was referred to court in addition to victims' human and material
losses as a result of such acts. Furthermore, it aims to create a database that fills in the gaps in
administrative records related to crime and victimization statistics.
The Victimization Surveywas carried out six times, the first in the years 1996, 1999, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 by studying the basic indicators stipulated by international recommendations, the experiences of other countries, and the recommendations of experts who came to the agency.
Topics
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| crime [5.1] | CESSDA | Link |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
State of Palestine
Region: (West Bank and Gaza Strip).
Locality Type: (urban, rural, refugee camps).
Region: (West Bank and Gaza Strip).
Locality Type: (urban, rural, refugee camps).
Universe
It consists of all individuals residing in their households in Palestine during 2020
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | State of Palestine |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Core Funding Group | CFG | Funding |
| State of Palestine | PNA | Funding |
Other Identifications/Acknowledgments
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Core Funding Group | CFG | Funding |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Target Population
It consists of all individuals residing in their households in Palestine during 2020. This survey focuses, in particular, on households and individuals who were victims of criminal acts during the last 12 months preceding the implementation of the survey.
Sampling and Frame
The sample is a two stage stratified cluster sample with two stages of households residing in Palestine.
Sampling Framework
The sampling frame consists of the master sample, which was updated in 2017: Each enumeration area consists of buildings and housing units with an average of about 150 households, where we used it for the Labor Force Survey sample in 2020 and these units were used as primary sampling units (PSUs), in the first stage of choosing the sample
Sample Size
The sample size was 8,040 households.
Sample Design
The sample is a two stage stratified cluster sample with two stages:
First stage: selection of a stratified sample of 536 EA with (pps) method.
Second stage: Selection of a systematic random of 15 households from each enumeration area selected in the first stage.
Sample Strata
The population was divided by:
1- Governorate (17 governorates, where Jerusalem was considered as two statistical areas)
2- Type of Locality (urban, rural, refugee camps).
Domains
1- State of Palestine
2- Region: (West Bank and Gaza Strip).
3- Locality Type: (urban, rural, refugee camps).
It consists of all individuals residing in their households in Palestine during 2020. This survey focuses, in particular, on households and individuals who were victims of criminal acts during the last 12 months preceding the implementation of the survey.
Sampling and Frame
The sample is a two stage stratified cluster sample with two stages of households residing in Palestine.
Sampling Framework
The sampling frame consists of the master sample, which was updated in 2017: Each enumeration area consists of buildings and housing units with an average of about 150 households, where we used it for the Labor Force Survey sample in 2020 and these units were used as primary sampling units (PSUs), in the first stage of choosing the sample
Sample Size
The sample size was 8,040 households.
Sample Design
The sample is a two stage stratified cluster sample with two stages:
First stage: selection of a stratified sample of 536 EA with (pps) method.
Second stage: Selection of a systematic random of 15 households from each enumeration area selected in the first stage.
Sample Strata
The population was divided by:
1- Governorate (17 governorates, where Jerusalem was considered as two statistical areas)
2- Type of Locality (urban, rural, refugee camps).
Domains
1- State of Palestine
2- Region: (West Bank and Gaza Strip).
3- Locality Type: (urban, rural, refugee camps).
Response Rate
8,040 households, representative of Palestine, were selected. There were 6,294 completed households, including 4,228 in the West Bank and 2,066 in the Gaza Strip. Weights were adjusted to the design strata to adjust the impact of refusal and non-response rates. Response rate in the West Bank attained 83.2% and in the Gaza Strip it was 81.9%.
Weighting
Weights were calculated to compensate for the incompletenesses made during the data collection process
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-04 | 2021-01-05 |
Time periods
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-04 | 2021-01-05 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Supervision
Questionnaires were filled in through personal interviews with one household member, capable of responding. The fieldwork started on October 4th 2020 in the West Bank and Gaza Strip governorates and ended on January 5th 2021. The fieldwork team was distributed to all governorates proportional to size of sample. The field team was provided with the necessary tools and equipment. In total, the team comprised 24 members including fieldwork coordinator, 4 supervisors and 19 fieldworkers.
8,040 households, representative of Palestine, were selected. There were 6,294 completed households, including 4,228 in the West Bank and 2,066 in the Gaza Strip.
There was ongoing communication with the field team in their field visits by the project management for updates on the work progress. Periodic meetings were held with the field team through different field visits. Problems facing fieldworkers in the field were discussed for finding proper solution and issuing instructions in case of unclear understanding of concepts and need further classification.
8,040 households, representative of Palestine, were selected. There were 6,294 completed households, including 4,228 in the West Bank and 2,066 in the Gaza Strip.
There was ongoing communication with the field team in their field visits by the project management for updates on the work progress. Periodic meetings were held with the field team through different field visits. Problems facing fieldworkers in the field were discussed for finding proper solution and issuing instructions in case of unclear understanding of concepts and need further classification.
Data Collection Notes
Field operations involve the actual survey work to collect the data required for every household. Success in this stage is a key issue that was conducted in detail. It involved providing the necessary technical and administrative supplies including training and material resources for better performance.
Training and Appointment
Fieldworkers received training on different field operations in general as part of the comprehensive training for the Labor Force Survey prior to the commencement of survey implementation since the Victimization Questionnaire was an annex to the Labor Force Survey Questionnaire of the fourth quarter of 2020. Fieldworkers training included training on data collection, fieldwork literatures including asking questions, recording answers, conducting interviews literature in addition to a special training on the specificities of the Victimization Survey. The special training covered the questionnaire, a general background on the topic, and the terminology used in the survey. Training was conducted in Ramallah for fieldworkers from north, middle and south of the West Bank and in Gaza for fieldworkers from Gaza Strip. Training in Gaza Strip was implemented through live broadcast via Video Conferencing.
The training covered the following key issues:
• Introduction to Victimization Survey and its goals;
• Definition of the terms used in the survey;
• Filling in the questionnaire;
It also included theoretical presentations and practical training to help fieldworkers acquire the necessary skills for data collection.
Training and Appointment
Fieldworkers received training on different field operations in general as part of the comprehensive training for the Labor Force Survey prior to the commencement of survey implementation since the Victimization Questionnaire was an annex to the Labor Force Survey Questionnaire of the fourth quarter of 2020. Fieldworkers training included training on data collection, fieldwork literatures including asking questions, recording answers, conducting interviews literature in addition to a special training on the specificities of the Victimization Survey. The special training covered the questionnaire, a general background on the topic, and the terminology used in the survey. Training was conducted in Ramallah for fieldworkers from north, middle and south of the West Bank and in Gaza for fieldworkers from Gaza Strip. Training in Gaza Strip was implemented through live broadcast via Video Conferencing.
The training covered the following key issues:
• Introduction to Victimization Survey and its goals;
• Definition of the terms used in the survey;
• Filling in the questionnaire;
It also included theoretical presentations and practical training to help fieldworkers acquire the necessary skills for data collection.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | PCBS | State of Palestine |
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
The questionnaire is the main survey tool to gather information. It must be conforming to the technical standards of the fieldwork and should respond to the requirements of data processing and analysis. The questionnaire is composed of three sections:
· The first part involves general questions on criminal offenses (theft, threat, assault, etc.) at the household level;
· The second part has detailed questions about, victim of criminal offenses and the sociodemographic characteristics of perpetrators;
· The third section relates to individuals feeling of security and their opinion about drug phenomenon, and individuals who have experienced discrimination. It should be noted that the questionnaire is an annex to the Labor Force Survey Questionnaire in the fourth quarter of 2020.
· The first part involves general questions on criminal offenses (theft, threat, assault, etc.) at the household level;
· The second part has detailed questions about, victim of criminal offenses and the sociodemographic characteristics of perpetrators;
· The third section relates to individuals feeling of security and their opinion about drug phenomenon, and individuals who have experienced discrimination. It should be noted that the questionnaire is an annex to the Labor Force Survey Questionnaire in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Data Processing
Data Editing
During fieldwork, data files were withdrawn three times for purpose of cleaning errors and preparing statements of amendments prior to returning to fieldwork, if needed. Upon completion of the entry and editing phase, In the last phase, data were prepared for tabulation and dissemination, then were inter-linked through relations. Internal checks were conducted for answers out of scope and comprehensive databases for implementation through an output program to locate statements' errors and amend the questionnaires to prepare for clean, accurate, ready to publish and ready to tabulate data.
Data Appraisal
Estimates of Sampling Error
Data in this survey is affected by sampling error because of use of a sample rather than a full census of all study population units. Therefore, differences from real values are expected to appear through censuses. Variance was calculated for the key indicators. The variance calculation table is annexed to this report. There are no problems at the level of publication of the said estimates at national (State of Palestine) and regional (West Bank and Gaza Strip) levels.
Data Appraisal
Comparisons were made between the results of this survey with the previous surveys. Comparisons were made at household and individual levels. The tables of these comparisons are included in the introduction to the main tables of the survey.
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of user services | Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Dus@pcbs.gov.ps | www.pcbs.gov.ps |
| Diwan | Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Diwan@pcbs.gov.ps | www.pcbs.gov.ps |
Confidentiality
General Statistics Law No. (5) for Year 2000
Article (17)
1. All individual information and data submitted to the Bureau for statistical purposes shall be treated as confidential and shall not be divulged, in whole or in part, to any individual or to a public or private body, or used for any purpose other than for preparing statistical tables.
2. The Bureau shall endeavor to issue official statistical publications in aggregate tables, which do not disclose individual data, in conformity with the confidentiality of statistical data.
Access conditions
1. pledges the utilization of "data" or any copies thereof shall be limited to the purposes agreed upon including not granting any third parties any access to these data. Restrictions applies to any data duplication or transformed setting for purposes other than meeting the requirements of the statistical programs used in data analysis.
2. Utilization of "data" or any copies thereof is limited to personal computers normally .
3. pledges not to alter the value of any observation in the original "data"; nevertheless, this does not apply on subjecting data to any processes or procedures aiming to derive new variables. The first party does not bear any professional, administrative or financial responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of changes in the variables values.
2. Utilization of "data" or any copies thereof is limited to personal computers normally .
3. pledges not to alter the value of any observation in the original "data"; nevertheless, this does not apply on subjecting data to any processes or procedures aiming to derive new variables. The first party does not bear any professional, administrative or financial responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of changes in the variables values.
Citation requirements
Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics,Victimization Survey-2020 Version 1.0 (2021) Ramallah - Palestine.
Access authority
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | State of Palestine | Diwan@pcbs.gov.ps | www.pcbs.gov.ps |
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
PCBS provid data collected for purely statistical purposes, and therefore does not assume any responsibility for legal or professional from any claim or analysis or interpretation or misuse of this data.
Copyright
All Rights Reserved Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, (2020).
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI-PSE-PCBS-VICT-2020-v1.0
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | PCBS | State of Palestine | Collection, processing and dissemination data |
DDI Document version
V1.0