The analysis shows that crime rates vary significantly by location and that the crime increase in 1980-85 was not uniform across the country. In fact, crime rates did not rise at all in some areas, while it grew substantially in other areas. The highest crime rates are in Warsaw, where the rise in burglaries was especially notable. The response at the national level has been to impose more punitive sanctions to deter crime. At the neighborhood level, the main prevention measures have been to add door locks and iron bars. Residents also leave on lights, radios, and television sets when the dwelling is not occupied. However, the fear of crime is a more serious problem than is crime itself. Tables, figures, photographs, maps, and 10 references.