The UCR is the official data collection method for reporting crimes known to the police or to the FBI for inclusion in the official crime stats. The NCVS […]
Crime statistics
Crime Statistics
Using the crime statistics from the FBI’s UCR, select a city in the United States whose crime stats are available. Then, select three crimes prevalent in the […]
Crime statistics
Crime statistics can sometimes be misleading. Explain some potential problems with crime statistics that draw conclusions about the criminal behavior of certain class, age, or […]
Crime statistics
Why do you think African Americans are overrepresented in the crime statistics? What role, if any does the legacy of slavery play in the involvement of African Americans in crime?