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What Is the National Crime Victimization Survey?
The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is a nationwide survey based on a sample of households. The survey collects detailed information about people's experiences with and responses to personal and property crimes, like theft, burglary, and assault.
Did you know…?
The NCVS provides information used by law enforcement, law makers, courts, and correctional agencies to improve their effectiveness and planning. Academics and researchers use the NCVS data to prepare reports and scholarly publications, which are used in a number of academic disciplines, including sociology, criminology, psychology, and political science.
In 2015, the majority of violent and property crimes were not
reported to police
Victim
Resources
National
Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE
thehotline.org
National
Center for Victims of Crime
1-202-467-8700
victimsofcrime.org
Child
Help
National
Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
childhelp.org
Eldercare
Locator
1-800-677-1116
eldercare.gov
Victim
Connect
1-855-4-VICTIM
victimconnect.org
For
more information about the National Crime Victimization Survey,
visit
www.bjs.gov
Assaults are the most prevalent type of violent crime committed
against persons age 12 or older. In 2015, they accounted for 82% of
all violent victimizations.
In 2015, the majority of victims of violent crime knew the offender.
Renters had higher rates of property crime victimization than
homeowners in 2015
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Crime Victimization Survey, 2014–2015.
What information comes from this survey?
Details of crimes including:
Characteristics of victims and offenders
When and where crimes occur
Types and amount of crimes experienced
Consequences to victims, including economic
losses and injuries
Whether the offender had a weapon
Whether the police were notified
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Author | Mark C Stringer (CENSUS/DSMD FED) |
File Modified | 0000-00-00 |
File Created | 2021-01-22 |