According to the information above, what was the most commonly reported index crime in 2017?
What percentage of the total reported crimes resulted in an arrest?
Of the index crimes reported, for which crimes were people most likely to be arrested? Why do you think this is so?
How can citizens act to help police improve arrest rates?
Did crimes occur less or more frequently in 2017 than they did in 2009? Do you think these changes are significant in any single category of crime? What pattern is most evident among all the categories? Explain your reasons.
What are the possible explanations for these changes? Are there any crimes that people might be reluctant to report? Explain.
Do you think the data in the table accurately reflect the crime problem in your community? Explain your answers.
Not everyone agrees with the NCCD's recommendations. Do you agree or disagree with their recommendations for reducing crime in the United States? Explain your answer.
How would you structure an investigation to determine the three most important causes of crime in your community? How could crime be reduced where you live?
What steps should the federal government take to reduce crime? What steps should your state government take? What steps should be taken by your local government?