Crime Statistics
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What was the previous definition of rape before it was amended in 2013?

  • Oral penetration without consent
  • Penetration of the vagina or anus without consent
  • Penetration of the anus without consent
  • Penetration of the vagina without consent (correct)
  • What is the current definition of rape according to the FBI?

  • Oral penetration without consent
  • Penetration of the vagina or anus without consent (correct)
  • Penetration of the vagina without consent
  • Penetration of the anus without consent
  • Which group was the most targeted in hate crimes based on racial or ethnic bias in 2018?

  • Asian victims
  • White victims
  • Black victims (correct)
  • Hispanic and Latino victims
  • Which religious group was most often targeted in hate crimes in 2018?

    <p>Jewish victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of individuals who were victims of a violent crime reported the crime to law enforcement?

    <p>43%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the figures reported in the text, which measure shows a higher number of incidents occurring than those reported to law enforcement?

    <p>NCVS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of property offense had a greater number of reported incidents in the UCR compared to the NCVS?

    <p>Motor vehicle thefts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of data on crime victimization?

    <p>Public perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the media's selective reporting on crime victimization?

    <p>It shapes the common perception about crime and deviance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does technology play in shaping public perception of crime and victimization?

    <p>It increases public fear of victimization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency manages the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?

    <p>Federal Bureau of Investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?

    <p>To track the extent of crime and crime victimization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which offenses are categorized as Part I or Index Offenses in the Uniform Crime Report (UCR)?

    <p>Homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the National Crime Victimization Surveys (NCVS)?

    <p>To collect data on crime victimization from the perspective of the victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation of the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system?

    <p>The UCR only includes crimes that are reported to law enforcement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system collects more comprehensive and detailed crime statistics for each reported crime incident?

    <p>National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of law enforcement agencies participating in the UCR program submitted data to NIBRS in 2018?

    <p>44%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the incidents reported to law enforcement in 2018 involved crimes against persons?

    <p>61%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of offenses are included in Part II of the UCR?

    <p>Property offenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which format is used to report UCR statistics?

    <p>Both crime volume and crime rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the FBI's stance on comparing crime rates among jurisdictions?

    <p>Discourages comparing crime rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of crime is the most commonly reported to law enforcement?

    <p>Property crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the perpetrators identified by the victims were male?

    <p>63%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of national crime victimization data?

    <p>National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of crime represents society's prohibition against engaging in certain types of activity?

    <p>Crimes against society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of implementing the NIBRS nationwide by 2021?

    <p>To aid law enforcement agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) in 2018, what percentage of reported victimizations involved a property crime?

    <p>68%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of national crime victimization data in the United States?

    <p>National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of eligible households completed an interview for the NCVS in 2018?

    <p>73%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of implementing the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) by the FBI?

    <p>To provide law enforcement with greater context to specific crime problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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