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Khadijah Baz
8/18/2025
Criminology
Unit 1 AC 1.6
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Aug 18, 2025
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Crime Survey for England and Wales: How It's Done and What It Tells Us
Police Recorded Crime / Home Office Statistics
Police Recorded Crime, managed by the Home Office, offers an official record of crimes reported to and recorded by police forces across the UK. This method provides a different perspective on crime trends compared to the CSEW.
Definition and Purpose
- Official records of crimes reported to the police
- Includes details on offence type, location, and time
- Used to identify crime trends and guide government spending priorities
Strengths of Police Recorded Crime
- High reliability due to consistent annual reporting and standardized system across police forces
- Highly representative, including data from all police forces
- Quantitative data allows for easy comparisons
Highlight: Police Recorded Crime provides a standardized view of reported offences across all UK police forces, enabling nationwide comparisons.
Limitations of Police Recorded Crime
- Low validity due to exclusion of unreported crimes (dark figure)
- Susceptible to police errors in recording
- Potential dismissal of complaints due to lack of evidence or knowledge
- Risk of bias due to potential corruption within the policing system
Definition: Police recorded crime refers to offences that have been officially documented by law enforcement agencies.
Ethical Considerations
- Maintains confidentiality and anonymity of individuals involved
Example Statistics
Peterborough East crime statistics for November 2022:
- Violent and sexual offences: Over 240
- Anti-social behaviour: 93
July 2022 statistics:
- Violent and sexual offences: 272
- Anti-social behaviour: 73
Example: The increase in violent and sexual offences between July and November 2022 in Peterborough East demonstrates how police recorded crime statistics can reveal local trends over time.
Understanding the strengths and limitations of police databases and recorded crime is crucial for interpreting ONS crime statistics and developing effective crime prevention strategies. Both the CSEW and Police Recorded Crime contribute to a comprehensive view of criminal activity in the UK, informing policy decisions and public awareness.
Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW)
The Crime Survey for England and Wales is a vital tool for understanding the true extent of crime in the UK, including unreported incidents. This victim survey approach offers several advantages in capturing a more comprehensive picture of criminal activity.
Key Features of CSEW
- Definition: A victim survey that samples the population about their experiences with crime
- Purpose: To reveal the true extent of crime not captured in official statistics and show crime trends over time
Strengths of CSEW
- High validity due to inclusion of unreported crimes (dark figure)
- Reliable annual survey with consistent methodology
- Large sample size (50,000) allowing for generalizations
- Representative of diverse demographics (households, adults, children, businesses)
- Independent from government influence, promoting truthful responses
Highlight: The CSEW's inclusion of unreported crime provides a more accurate picture of criminal activity in the UK than official statistics alone.
Limitations of CSEW
- Time-consuming and expensive, funded by taxpayers
- Non-response rate of 24% may lead to missing data
- Corporate and white-collar crimes are often underreported
- Potential for exaggeration by respondents
Example: From April 2021 to March 2022, the CSEW reported 194,683 sexual offences and 1,499,623 theft offences.
Ethical Considerations
- Ensures confidentiality to protect victims from fear or embarrassment
- Maintains anonymity of respondents
Vocabulary: Dark figure of crime refers to criminal activities that go unreported or undetected by law enforcement.
Recent Trends
- 8% decrease in offences from October 2021 to June 2022 compared to March 2020
- Theft offences decreased by 19% (from 3.3 million to 2.7 million)
The CSEW provides invaluable insights into unreported crime statistics in the UK and helps policymakers understand how crime statistics are collected and interpreted.
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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
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Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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iOS user
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Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
Crime Survey for England and Wales: How It's Done and What It Tells Us
The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW)and Police Recorded Crime are two primary methods used to collect crime statistics in the UK. The CSEW is a victim survey that captures unreported crimes, while Police Recorded Crime provides official... Show more
Police Recorded Crime / Home Office Statistics
Police Recorded Crime, managed by the Home Office, offers an official record of crimes reported to and recorded by police forces across the UK. This method provides a different perspective on crime trends compared to the CSEW.
Definition and Purpose
- Official records of crimes reported to the police
- Includes details on offence type, location, and time
- Used to identify crime trends and guide government spending priorities
Strengths of Police Recorded Crime
- High reliability due to consistent annual reporting and standardized system across police forces
- Highly representative, including data from all police forces
- Quantitative data allows for easy comparisons
Highlight: Police Recorded Crime provides a standardized view of reported offences across all UK police forces, enabling nationwide comparisons.
Limitations of Police Recorded Crime
- Low validity due to exclusion of unreported crimes (dark figure)
- Susceptible to police errors in recording
- Potential dismissal of complaints due to lack of evidence or knowledge
- Risk of bias due to potential corruption within the policing system
Definition: Police recorded crime refers to offences that have been officially documented by law enforcement agencies.
Ethical Considerations
- Maintains confidentiality and anonymity of individuals involved
Example Statistics
Peterborough East crime statistics for November 2022:
- Violent and sexual offences: Over 240
- Anti-social behaviour: 93
July 2022 statistics:
- Violent and sexual offences: 272
- Anti-social behaviour: 73
Example: The increase in violent and sexual offences between July and November 2022 in Peterborough East demonstrates how police recorded crime statistics can reveal local trends over time.
Understanding the strengths and limitations of police databases and recorded crime is crucial for interpreting ONS crime statistics and developing effective crime prevention strategies. Both the CSEW and Police Recorded Crime contribute to a comprehensive view of criminal activity in the UK, informing policy decisions and public awareness.
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Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW)
The Crime Survey for England and Wales is a vital tool for understanding the true extent of crime in the UK, including unreported incidents. This victim survey approach offers several advantages in capturing a more comprehensive picture of criminal activity.
Key Features of CSEW
- Definition: A victim survey that samples the population about their experiences with crime
- Purpose: To reveal the true extent of crime not captured in official statistics and show crime trends over time
Strengths of CSEW
- High validity due to inclusion of unreported crimes (dark figure)
- Reliable annual survey with consistent methodology
- Large sample size (50,000) allowing for generalizations
- Representative of diverse demographics (households, adults, children, businesses)
- Independent from government influence, promoting truthful responses
Highlight: The CSEW's inclusion of unreported crime provides a more accurate picture of criminal activity in the UK than official statistics alone.
Limitations of CSEW
- Time-consuming and expensive, funded by taxpayers
- Non-response rate of 24% may lead to missing data
- Corporate and white-collar crimes are often underreported
- Potential for exaggeration by respondents
Example: From April 2021 to March 2022, the CSEW reported 194,683 sexual offences and 1,499,623 theft offences.
Ethical Considerations
- Ensures confidentiality to protect victims from fear or embarrassment
- Maintains anonymity of respondents
Vocabulary: Dark figure of crime refers to criminal activities that go unreported or undetected by law enforcement.
Recent Trends
- 8% decrease in offences from October 2021 to June 2022 compared to March 2020
- Theft offences decreased by 19% (from 3.3 million to 2.7 million)
The CSEW provides invaluable insights into unreported crime statistics in the UK and helps policymakers understand how crime statistics are collected and interpreted.
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What is the Knowunity AI companion?
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
Where can I download the Knowunity app?
You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.
Is Knowunity really free of charge?
That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.
Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.
Students love us — and so will you.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user