Key Concepts in Crime Data and Social Policy

These flashcards provide definitions of key terms related to crime data and social policy as discussed in criminology principles.

Crime Data

Statistical information about criminal activity that can influence social policies.

Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR)

A program run by the FBI that collects crime statistics from law enforcement agencies.

National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)

A survey that gathers information on crimes not reported to the police through victim self-reports.

Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)

A detailed crime reporting system that collects data on individual criminal incidents.

Clearance Rate

The measure of how many reported crimes have been 'cleared' or solved by law enforcement.

Larceny-Theft

The unlawful taking of someone else's property without the use of force.

Aggravated Assault

A serious form of assault that involves a weapon or results in serious injury.

Burglary

The unlawful entry of a structure with the intent to commit a felony or theft.

Identity Theft

Unauthorized access to personal information for fraudulent purposes.

Hate Crime

Crimes motivated by bias or prejudice against particular social groups.

Social Order Crimes

Victimless crimes that are considered offenses against societal norms.

Corporate Crime

Illegal acts committed by a corporation or individuals acting on its behalf.

Cybercrime

Crimes conducted via the internet or using computer technology.

Murder

The unlawful killing of one human being by another, categorized into first-degree and second-degree.

Rape

Unlawful sexual intercourse achieved through force and without consent.

Robbery

The unlawful taking of property from another by force or threat.