Why do we measure crime?What are the two sources of statistics for crime?What are the main disadvantages of crime statistics?

Section B – Measuring Crime

1. Why do we measure crime?

2. What are the two sources of statistics for crime?

3. What are the main disadvantages of crime statistics?

4. In what ways are crime statistics useful?

5. What are the recent trends in crime (UK)?

6. What has been controversial about crime trends since the mid-1990s?

Coursework Style Bonus Question:

Crime statistics are useful source of information regarding the level of crime within a given society.