Major factors in exposure to risk are found among women, those in risky jobs, and residence in high-crime areas; for seriousness of consequences, dimensions of vulnerability emerged among women and the elderly, victims without a social support network, and victimization in deserted areas. Finally, loss of control was feared by women and physically vulnerable persons, lonely victims and those of dubious repute, and victims exposed to high risk without adequate protection. In theory, fear of crime will increase when all three variables are raised beyond critical threshold levels. Exposure to risk should be measured by assessing the respondent's assessment of future victimization. Seriousness of consequences can be measured through the respondent's rating types of offenses according to the expected consequences and their implications. Loss of control can be measured through the respondent's self-assessed physical condition. 1 table, 39 references.