Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR)

The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is a national system used in the United States to collect and analyze crime data. It is managed by the FBI and includes statistics on reported crimes, such as murder, robbery, and assault, from law enforcement agencies across the country. The UCR helps to provide a consistent framework for understanding crime trends, making comparisons between different areas, and informing public policy. The data is categorized into “Part I” offenses (serious crimes) and “Part II” offenses (less serious crimes), offering insights into overall crime dynamics in local, state, and national contexts.