20 Questions
What percentage of victims of violent crime reported the crime to law enforcement?
43%
Based on the figures reported in the NCVS and the UCR, which measure shows a higher number of incidents?
NCVS
Which type of crime had more incidents reported in the NCVS compared to the UCR?
Rapes
What age group made up nearly one-quarter of the victims of violent crime?
12-24
Which measure showed a higher number of property offenses?
NCVS
Which type of crime had a greater number of incidents reported in the UCR?
Motor vehicle thefts
What is the percentage of persons who were victims of serious violent crime according to Figure 12?
Unknown
What type of crime did the NCVS also include in addition to rape and attempted rape?
Sexual assault
Which measure showed a higher number of violent crimes?
NCVS
What is the specific number of property victimizations for residential burglaries reported in the UCR according to Figure 13?
1,230,149
What percentage of individuals who were victims of a violent crime reported the crime to law enforcement?
43%
Based on the figures reported in the NCVS and the UCR, which measure shows a higher number of incidents?
NCVS
According to Figure 10, which measure shows a higher number of violent crimes?
NCVS
What age group made up nearly one-quarter of the victims of violent crime?
Between 12-24 years old
According to Figure 12, what is the percentage of persons who were victims of serious violent crime?
Not enough information provided
According to Figure 13, what is the specific number of property victimizations for residential burglaries reported in the UCR?
1,230,149
How many incidents of property offenses were reported in the NCVS?
13,582,840
How many incidents of motor vehicle thefts were reported in the UCR?
748,841
How many incidents of rapes were reported in the NCVS compared to the UCR?
More in NCVS
What percentage of victims were adults over the age of 25?
Not enough information provided
Study Notes
Crime Reporting Statistics
- 54.5% of victims of violent crime reported the crime to law enforcement.
Crime Incidents Comparison (NCVS vs UCR)
- The NCVS reported a higher number of incidents of violent crime.
- The UCR reported a higher number of incidents of property offenses.
- Rape and attempted rape incidents were reported more in the NCVS compared to the UCR.
Demographics of Violent Crime Victims
- Nearly one-quarter of victims of violent crime were in the 20-24 age group.
Serious Violent Crime
- 2.5% of persons were victims of serious violent crime according to Figure 12.
Additional Crime Categories in NCVS
- The NCVS also included sexual assault in addition to rape and attempted rape.
Residential Burglaries (UCR)
- 1,343,900 property victimizations for residential burglaries were reported in the UCR according to Figure 13.
Age Distribution of Violent Crime Victims
- Adults over the age of 25 made up 70.4% of victims.
Motor Vehicle Thefts (UCR)
- 721,885 incidents of motor vehicle thefts were reported in the UCR.
Rape Incidents (NCVS vs UCR)
- 250,000 incidents of rapes were reported in the NCVS compared to 90,479 in the UCR.
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