Crime index
Crime indexes are generated to analyze
crime statistics. The most common source of such statistics are records reported to the
police. Critics do not feel that crime indexes are particularly useful as they only list
reported crimes. This makes it difficult to know whether a "10
% increase" has any real meaning. An alternative source of
data is the
victimization survey, usually conducted via annual interviews with households, whose occupants are asked whether they have been the victim of crime. Critics note that surveys are generally unreliable, especially when they involve discussions of criminal activity.
Crime Indexes
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