Unit 1: AC1.6 - Evaluate methods of collecting crime statistics

Question 1

4 strengths of crime survey of England and Wales

Answer 1

• Captures unreported crime
• Relies on first-hand victim knowledge
• Identified those most at risk so informs prevention schemes
• Looks at a large sample of participants.

Question 2

Police recorded crime strengths (2)

Answer 2

• Police can use the information provided to detect crimes

- Anonymous

Question 3

Limitations of police recorded crime (2)

Answer 3

• Police do not record all crime reported to them

- Police recorded crime does not contain details on unreported crime

Question 4

Limitations of crime survey of England and Wales (4)

Answer 4

• CSEW fails to capture victimless crimes eg drug sale and hidden crimes eg domestic abuse
• CSEW relies on accuracy of victim’s memory
• CSEW does not ask every member of the public
• CSEW relies on accuracy of victim’s memory