Quality of Life

Living conditions

97% of households in Falkirk have central heating and 63% of households own their own homes.

 

93% of people in Falkirk think that their neighbourhood is a good place to live and 91% never experience any serious disputes with their neighbours. Over 90% of people feel they could rely on friends and neighbours for support.

 

95% of people have a telephone and 40% have a computer in their household with 34% having internet access.

 

58% of people agree that the Council provides high quality services, well above the Scottish average of 46%.
(Source: Scottish Household Survey 2001/02)

Crime

Falkirk has a lower crime rate than other parts of Scotland with only 647 crimes recorded per 10,000 population in 2002 compared to a Scottish figure of 843. And the clear up rate is well above the Scottish average - 63% of all crimes were cleared up, while only 46% of all crimes in Scotland were solved.

(Source: Scottish Executive, Statistical Bulletin, CrJ/2003/3)

 

Vandalism occurred at a rate of 112 reports per 10,000 people compared to a Scottish rate of 177.