measuring crime Flashcards
What are police recorded crime figures?
Statistics on all crimes recorded by police forces
These figures provide insight into crime rates and trends in specific regions.
Which regions are covered by police recorded crime figures?
England and Wales
Separate figures are published for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
What is the role of the Home Office in police recorded crime figures?
To compile and publish the statistics
The Home Office collects data from various police forces.
Who supplies the police recorded crime figures?
The 43 territorial police forces of England and Wales and the British Transport Police
These figures are submitted to the Home Office for compilation.
Which office is responsible for analyzing police recorded crime figures?
The Office for National Statistics
This office provides detailed analysis and reporting on crime data.
What are victim surveys?
Face to face structured interviews or questionnaires
What do victim surveys assess?
Surveys people about which crimes they have been victims of in a given period
What types of crimes do victim surveys include?
May include some crimes that have not been reported to the police
What does CSEW stand for?
Crime Survey For England and Wales
What are self-report studies?
Asking people which crimes they themselves have committed
Self-report studies involve individuals reporting their own criminal behavior, which can provide insights into the prevalence of crime.
What is the typical format of self-report studies?
Typically a quantitative questionnaire where respondents tick from a list which crimes they have committed
These studies can also be qualitative, using methods such as unstructured interviews.
What is a common characteristic of self-report studies?
Often longitudinal, following the same people over a number of years
Longitudinal studies allow researchers to track changes in behavior over time.
Who conducted the Cambridge study?
Farrington and West
The Cambridge study is a notable example of a longitudinal self-report study examining criminal behavior.
What is ‘The Jack-roller’ associated with?
Shaw
‘The Jack-roller’ is a classic study that provides detailed insights into the life of a young delinquent.
