The National Crime Victimization Survey sends out yearly surveys to households across the country. It is voluntary and the purpose of the surveys is intended to obtain information from individuals who have been victimized that may have not reported the crime. What are some of the drawbacks receiving this data?
Analyzing crime is especially important to the police, not only to understand what is going on in their community, but how to address and approach crimes that are on the rise or predominately isolated to in one specific area. What are "hotspots" and describe what information can be gained from knowing where the hot spots are?