1.3.1 Official Statistics

• Official statistics can underestimate the actual crime rate due to the 'dark figure'
• Match the source of official crime statistics with its characteristics:

  Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) ↔️ Captures unreported crimes

  Police Recorded Crime ↔️ Tracks reported crime trends
• Police Recorded Crime excludes unreported incidents.


  True
• What type of data does the CSEW primarily collect?

  Victimisation data
• Police Recorded Crime data is collected from crimes reported to and recorded by the police
• Both the CSEW and Police Recorded Crime data offer the same perspective on crime in England and Wales.

  False
• Changes in police recording practices can affect crime statistics
• Police Recorded Crime data reflects only crimes reported to the police
• The CSEW is a victimisation survey of households
• Official statistics in England and Wales are collected through two primary sources
• The CSEW captures incidents not reported to the police.


  True
• The CSEW provides demographic insights into crime victims.


  True
• Official crime statistics help in crime prevention strategy and resource allocation.


  True
• Low public trust in the police can lead to underreporting of crimes.

  True
• What are two alternative measures of crime?

  Self-report studies and victimization surveys
• Match the measure with its strength:

  Self-report studies ↔️ Captures unreported crimes

  Victimization surveys ↔️ Provides detailed information
• Third-party reporting data can supplement official crime statistics.


  True
• Match the measure with its strength:

  Victimization surveys ↔️ Captures unreported crimes

  Self-report studies ↔️ Reveals undetected behavior

  Third-party reporting ↔️ Captures additional crime data
• Official statistics may reflect police effectiveness rather than actual crime levels.

  True
• How are official statistics used in crime psychology?

  Monitor crime trends
• What does the CSEW rely on for data collection?

  Household surveys
• Police Recorded Crime is used to track crime trends over time.


  True
• The CSEW captures both reported and unreported crimes.


  True
• Match the key factors with their interpretations when analyzing crime statistics:

  Trends over Time ↔️ Identify patterns of increasing or decreasing crime rates

  Dark Figure of Crime ↔️ Acknowledge unrecorded crimes
• How does public trust in law enforcement influence crime reporting rates?

  Increases reporting
• What are the primary purposes of official crime statistics?

  Monitor trends and guide strategies
• What does the CSEW aim to capture that the Police Recorded Crime data misses?

  Unreported crimes
• What does CSEW stand for?

  Crime Survey for England and Wales
• How is Police Recorded Crime data collected?

  Crimes reported to police
• What is a limitation of Police Recorded Crime data?

  Excludes unreported incidents
• What is the 'dark figure of crime'?

  Unreported crimes
• What is a demographic bias in crime statistics?

  Over- or under-representation of groups
• Self-report studies gather data directly from individuals about their involvement in criminal activities
• What is an example of a victimization survey used in England and Wales?

  Crime Survey for England and Wales
• What is a limitation of victimization surveys?

  Relies on memory recall
• What are official statistics in the context of crime psychology?

  Government data on reported crimes
• What is the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW)?

  A victimisation survey
• Official statistics underestimate crime due to unreported crimes.
• Match the source of official crime statistics with its limitations:

  Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) ↔️ Relies on memory recall

  Police Recorded Crime ↔️ Reflects police recording practices
• What type of survey is the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW)?

  Victimization survey