
Understanding Crime Statistics: Revisiting the Divergence of the Ncvs and Ucr
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Mystery
Science & Technology
History
فرمت
کتاب الکترونیکی
صفحات
340
زبان
انگلیسی
منتشر شده
Apr 8, 2010
ناشر
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
128075060X
ISBN-13
9781280750601
توضیحات
In "Understanding Crime Statistics," the authors delve into the complexities surrounding crime data collection and interpretation. They meticulously analyze the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and the Uniform Crime Reporting program (UCR), two pivotal sources of crime statistics in the United States. By revisiting the differences and methodologies of these systems, they shed light on the challenges that arise when interpreting crime trends and patterns.
The authors, drawing on extensive research and insights from experts in the field, explore how perceptions of crime can shift dramatically based on the statistics one examines. They consider how various factors, such as reporting practices and societal influences, contribute to the disparity between victim reports and officially recorded crime rates. Readers are encouraged to critically engage with the data and consider the broader implications these statistics have on policy and public perception.
Through its analytical approach, the book aims to empower scholars, practitioners, and policymakers with a clearer understanding of the nuances in crime data. Lynch, Addington, Blumstein, and Farrington provide a comprehensive examination that highlights the importance of context when evaluating crime statistics, ultimately fostering more informed discussions about public safety and justice.
The authors, drawing on extensive research and insights from experts in the field, explore how perceptions of crime can shift dramatically based on the statistics one examines. They consider how various factors, such as reporting practices and societal influences, contribute to the disparity between victim reports and officially recorded crime rates. Readers are encouraged to critically engage with the data and consider the broader implications these statistics have on policy and public perception.
Through its analytical approach, the book aims to empower scholars, practitioners, and policymakers with a clearer understanding of the nuances in crime data. Lynch, Addington, Blumstein, and Farrington provide a comprehensive examination that highlights the importance of context when evaluating crime statistics, ultimately fostering more informed discussions about public safety and justice.
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