Crime Statistics

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2027.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU032200
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand how crime statistics are created and the factors affecting them.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe how the definition of crime affects official crime statistics.

  • 1.2

    Explain how decisions made about prosecution, cautions or no charge can affect crime statistics.

  • 1.3

    Explain how the ‘dark figure’ affects official crime statistics.

2

Understand crime statistics published in England and Wales.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Compare Crime Survey data for England and Wales with other official crime statistics.

  • 2.2

    Review limitations of crime statistics.

    Including the level of unreported crime and public perceptions of crime.