Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook

The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Handbook is a guide used by law enforcement agencies to systematically collect and report crime data across jurisdictions. It ensures consistency and accuracy in recording crimes such as theft, assault, and murder. The handbook provides standardized definitions, reporting procedures, and categories, allowing for reliable comparison of crime statistics nationally. This helps policymakers, researchers, and the public understand crime trends, allocate resources, and develop strategies to improve public safety. Overall, it promotes transparency and uniformity in crime data collection across different law enforcement agencies.