Uniform Crime Report


Uniform Crime Reports (UCR), National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), and Crime Data from Victims of Crime: The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). Please answer the questions below:

  1. Define the terms UCR, NIBRS, and NCVS. What is the purpose of each?
  2. If you could pick only one measure of crime, which one would you choose? Defend your answer?
  • Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.
  • Address all questions.
  • Use proper grammar and punctuation.
  • If you researched your topic and are using information from what you learned, remember to cite your sources.