Although Canadians are more likely to say they feel as safe compared to 10 years ago, Conservative voters are the most likely to say they feel less safe. Trust in court system to punish convicted violent criminals a mixed bag – Liberals more likely to trust, Conservatives less likely to trust the courts. (Globe and Mail/CTV News/Nanos)

In addition to noteworthy differences by party affiliation, respondents in the Prairies, Ontario and BC are more likely than respondents in Quebec to say they feel somewhat less safe or less safe than they did ten years ago (45% in the Prairies; 43% in Ontario; 41% in BC; 24% in Quebec). Younger respondents are also more likely than older respondents to say they feel somewhat less safe or less safe in their neighbourhoods (44% for respondents aged 18 to 34; 33% for respondents aged 55 and over)....