In India, apparently around 20% of survey respondents were primarily worried about crime and violence. This has been a consistent number over the past 2-3 years.
Comparing the priorities,
apparently the opinion in India matches the global average across many other countries,
which is…
Fifty percent, on average across 31 countries say that governments should prioritize creating jobs and boosting the economy over protecting local citizens’ health and environment (27%) and stopping or reducing crime (24%).
Source: IPSOS surveys.
Basically, the average person’s revealed preference is that
they would rather be a victim of a disease or a crime, than be unemployed/poor.
Is this some form of real-life proof/Justification of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? 
Reminded me of this stand-up bit by Seinfeld 
