1. Crime Data

2. 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.

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

4. 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

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