How are crime rates calculated?

What will be an ideal response?


A crime rate is calculated by taking the number of crimes and divide it by the
population, or the number of residents of a specific region. Then, take this answer and
multiply it by 100,000. This will give you the standard rate of crime per 100,000
individuals.

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a. True b. False

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

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A. Cesare Beccaria B. Robert Agnew C. Jeremy Bentham D. Ronald Akers

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