The data indicate that some significant differences do exist. There are some differences in their ranking of the most serious crimes, including which is the most serious. Differences also exist about the crimes which they perceive as the most personally threatening. There is disagreement about the relative responsibility of the individual, family, and society for crime. Only slight differences existed about their knowledge or perception of crimes committed in their community. Finally, there was no consistent difference in describing or stereotyping certain types of criminals. Five tables and 17 references are included. (Author abstract modified)