Chapter Two: Crime Statistics Flashcards
1
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What are demographics?
A
The characteristics of population groups, usually expressed in statistical form
2
Q
Who is Andre-Michel Guerry?
A
He calculated the per capita crime rates
3
Q
Who is Adolphe Quetelet?
A
He assessed the variation in crime rates based on climate and people’s sex and age
4
Q
What are some examples of the usefulness of crime statistics?
A
- describes the nature and extent of crime
- provides empirical data to support criminology theory development
- assists with social policy and program evaluation
- provides a picture of risk
5
Q
Where do we get crime statistics from?
A
- Uniform Crime Reporting System (UCR)
- Victimization Survey
6
Q
What do UCR’s collect data on?
A
- information on victims
- information on the accused
- information on the circumstances of the incident
7
Q
What is the “dark figure of crime”?
A
Unreported and under-reported criminal activity
8
Q
What are some examples of victimization surveys?
A
- Canadian Urban Victimization Survey (CUVS)
- General Social Survey (GSS)
- Violence Against Women Survey (VWS)
- International Crime Victimization Survey (ICVS)
9
Q
What is a social policy program?
A
Anything that drives a living, working society (housing, education, etc…)
