The Uniform Crime Reporting Program

The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is a nationwide system used in the United States to collect and analyze crime statistics. Managed by the FBI, it gathers data from law enforcement agencies about reported crimes, including violent offenses like murder and assault, as well as property crimes like burglary and theft. The UCR aims to provide a reliable set of criminal statistics that can inform public policy, law enforcement practices, and community awareness. By standardizing crime reporting across jurisdictions, it helps compare crime rates and trends over time and across different areas.