Canadians are concerned about crime in the country as a whole, and more specifically in their own neighbourhoods. Despite a decreasing concern for crime, the public's fears remain unrelated to actual crime rates and potential for victimization, as perceptions of criminal activity and violence are not in tune with reality. This is particularly true with respect to youth crime, which continues to be perceived as a growing problem. At the same time, Canadians do not have a lot of confidence in the criminal justice system, in particular the courts and corrections