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Crime Data

Uniform Crime Report (UCR) All crimes reported to the police FBI tabulates all crimes yearly Includes things such as offenses committed, persons charged, persons arrested, information on victims and offenders.

Uniform Crime Report Offenses Measured: Homicide Rape Robbery Assault (aggravated) Burglary Larceny Motor Vehicle Theft Arson

National Crime Victimization Survey Survey vs. Report Includes both reported and not reported crimes Why wouldn’t people report some crimes??? Sample of 49,000 households representing 10,000 people over age 12 about their experiences as victims of crime

NCVS Crimes included: Rape Robbery Assault (aggravated and simple) Burglary Larceny Motor Vehicle Theft