what is the fbi crime index? Can you tell me where i can find imformation on natural crime and legal legal crime.
thank you so much
amy
Check these sites.
http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm
http://www.jstor.org/pss/1112548
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_natural_crime_and_legal_crime
The FBI Crime Index, also known as the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, is a statistical measure used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to track and analyze crime data in the United States. It provides information on various crime categories, such as violent crimes (including murder, robbery, and aggravated assault) and property crimes (including burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft). The UCR Program gathers data from law enforcement agencies across the country and compiles it into an annual report that presents an overview of crime trends.
To find information on natural crime and legal crime, you can start by visiting the FBI's official website. They maintain an online Crime Data Explorer (CDE) that provides access to UCR data. Here's how you can navigate to it:
1. Go to the FBI's website at www.fbi.gov.
2. On the top menu, hover over the "Services" tab.
3. In the drop-down menu, click on "Crime Data & Statistics."
4. On the Crime Data & Statistics page, you will find various options, including the "Crime Data Explorer."
5. Click on the "Crime Data Explorer" link to access the tool.
6. Once you're on the Crime Data Explorer page, you can explore different types of crimes and filter the data based on location, time period, and offense type.
By using the Crime Data Explorer, you can find detailed information on natural crime (i.e., crimes that occur without human intervention, such as natural disasters) and legal crime (i.e., crimes that are in violation of the legal system, including theft, assault, and many others). The tool allows you to generate customized reports and examine crime trends at national, state, and local levels.
Note that the UCR Program primarily focuses on crimes reported to law enforcement agencies, so it may not capture the full extent of all criminal activity. Additionally, it is always good to cross-reference information from other reliable sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of crime-related topics.
I hope this helps, Amy! Let me know if you have any further questions.