Week Four - Victimisation Surveys Flashcards
1
Q
What was the name of the first UK Victimisation Survey and when was it held?
A
The General Household Survey in 1972
2
Q
In what years where the British Crime Survey held?
A
The British Crime Survey (England & Wales) was held 1984, 1988, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000 and 2001. Since, annually.
3
Q
Increase in sample size..
A
Increase in sample size (10k in ‘80s, 15k in ‘96, 40k from ‘01) – police force area level
4
Q
What is the sampling frame for the British Crime Survey?
A
The Electoral Register to Postal Address File
5
Q
What is the purpose of the British Crime Survey?
A
Assessment of public attitudes
Assessment of crime prevention effects
Experiences of victims
Assessment of theories
Measurement of FoC
