The results reaffirm previous research, that is, protective behavior is not a one-dimensional construct. The results illustrate that the relevant predictors vary depending on the type of behavior discussed, namely, avoidance or personal security measures. Factors such as awareness of community policing, satisfaction with police, perceptions of disorder, and sex are consistently related to protective measures, whereas the influence of other factors, such as personal victimization and race varies according to the behavior analyzed. Existing research has recognized the multidimensional nature of self-protective behaviors. Using secondary data collected by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics this study examined the predictive ability of measures related to policing, lifestyles, victimization, neighborhood conditions, and demographic characteristics in explaining six types of protective behavior. Tables and references