Discuss the various weaknesses attributed to the Uniform Crime Reporting Program as a measure of crime

What will be an ideal response?


The answer should include the following points:


  • Most crimes go unreported.

  • Only serious property and personal crimes of juveniles are acted upon.

  • UCR statistics may tell more about police policy than about crime.

  • Data may not be entirely reliable.

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What will be an ideal response?

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