Evidence of crime in scotland Flashcards
1
Q
How do we know what types of crimes are committed in Scotland?
A
When a crime is reported to the police, a record is made.
Crimes may also be reported in the local or national press.
2
Q
What are official statistics based on?
A
Official statistics on crime are only based on what is recorded by the police.
They do not include crimes not reported to the police.