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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