Would you pay more tax for safer streets?

Written By Agniete Dada

A strong majority said yes (76%), showing a clear willingness to invest personally in safer communities. A smaller group said no (24%), highlighting ongoing concerns around affordability and trust in how funding is used.

This reflects a powerful public sentiment: people want safer environments and are open to contributing, but expectations around transparency, effectiveness and real-world impact remain high.

💡 Insight:

Safety is increasingly seen as a shared responsibility. However, willingness to pay more must be matched with visible outcomes - people need to see and feel safer for that trust to hold.

Pie chart showing responses to the question “Would you pay more tax for safer streets?” The majority of the chart represents “Yes,” with a smaller portion for “No.” Created by imabi to reflect public attitudes towards funding community safety.

Please view the visual and enhanced results here.
These results are subject to change as more responses are collected.

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