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Uniform Crime Report vs. National Crime Victimization Survey
Point of views over crime statistics have existed ever since governments began counting criminal activity. The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) are two methods in which the government collects data, and monitors criminal activity in the United States. The Uniform Crime Reports and the National Crime Victimization Survey have both positive and negative attributes that have influenced different aspects of society.
The Uniform Crime Reports are an annually published statistical summary. These statistics are a reflection ofcrim.es reported to the FBI by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. These reports are sponsored by the United States Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
Crimes are divided into twenty-nine types of offenses. Eight of which are major crimes, These crimes include homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated......

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