Crime Data Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of crime data?
A
They help us compare crime with other nations
They are an indicator of the amount of crime
They classify crime and criminals
2
Q
What is the uniform crime report system?
A
Serves as the primary source of natural crime statistics
It provides clear and consistent definitions for various offences. Collects information on a broad range of offenders
2
Q
What is the crime funnel?
A
A model that illustrates the significant decrease in the number of criminal cases at each stage of the criminal justice system, from the initial number of offences committed to the final number imprisoned
2
Q
What are the stages of the crime funnel?
A
- Number of events
- cases reported to the police
- cases resulting in charges
- cases with a guilty verdict
- sentenced admissions to custody
2
Q
What are population surveys?
A
Gather data on crime directly by surveying a representative sample of population
