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Unit 1: Criminal Psychology
1.3 Measuring Crime
1.3.1 Official Statistics
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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
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