Unit 1 AC1.6 Evaluate methods of collecting statistics about crime

Question 1

What are the two traditional methods for measuring crime trends?

Answer 1

Recorded crime statistics by the police and the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW).

Question 2

What information does the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) collect?

Answer 2

The CSEW collects data on crimes against households, adults, children, society, and businesses, including unreported crimes.

Question 3

How does the CSEW differ from police recorded crime statistics?

Answer 3

The CSEW includes unreported crimes, providing potentially more accurate data than police recorded crime statistics.

Question 4

What factors can affect the reliability of police recorded crime statistics?

Answer 4

Changes in recording policy and practice can affect the reliability of police recorded crime statistics.

Question 5

What is the concept of validity in collecting crime statistics?

Answer 5

Validity refers to the degree to which a research study measures what it intends to measure.

Question 6

How might the validity of crime surveys be limited?

Answer 6

Crime surveys may be limited in validity due to unawareness or victimless crimes.

Question 7

How does reporting a crime to the police relate to its recording?

Answer 7

Reporting a crime to the police does not guarantee its recording.

Question 8

What ethical considerations are involved in collecting crime statistics?

Answer 8

Ethical considerations include privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent.

Question 9

What are the strengths of the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW)?

Answer 9

The CSEW captures unreported crime, identifies high-risk individuals, and informs prevention schemes.

Question 10

What are the limitations of police recorded crime statistics?

Answer 10

Police recorded crime statistics may not include all crimes and are subject to limitations.

Question 11

How does the CSEW capture unreported crime?

Answer 11

The CSEW captures unreported crime through victim interviews.

Question 12

What is the role of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in crime statistics?

Answer 12

The ONS is responsible for collecting and publishing official crime statistics in the UK.

Question 13

How can the reliability of crime statistics be described?

Answer 13

Reliability refers to the quality of being trustworthy and consistent.

Question 14

What are the limitations of the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW)?

Answer 14

The CSEW may not capture victimless crimes and relies on victim memory.

Question 15

How does the CSEW collect data on victimization experiences?

Answer 15

The CSEW collects data on victimization experiences through interviews.

Question 16

How do the differences between police recorded crime and the CSEW create discrepancies?

Answer 16

Differences between police recorded crime and the CSEW can result in discrepancies in reported crime rates.

Question 17

What are the ethical considerations in collecting crime statistics?

Answer 17

Ethical considerations involve privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent in research.

Question 18

How does the CSEW ensure confidentiality of respondents’ information?

Answer 18

The CSEW ensures respondent confidentiality and uses the information for research purposes only.

Question 19

How does the CSEW use the collected details?

Answer 19

The details collected by the CSEW are used solely for research purposes.

Question 20

How did the disparity between police recorded crime and the CSEW lead to conflicting reports in 2017?

Answer 20

In 2017, police recorded crime reported a 10% rise, while the CSEW reported a 7% reduction in crime, revealing disparities in the methods.