FAQ: How do I get Crime Statistics for my area?

**countybear** · #1 06-01-08, 02:23 PM

Another Frequently asked question: How do I get crime statistics for an area that I live in, or plan to move to?

Answer: The Bureau of Justice Statistics has an online database of Criminal Statistical Information for States and as reported by local agencies.

It is available here:

http://bjsdata.ojp.usdoj.gov/dataonline/

gozling · #2 06-01-08, 03:16 PM

I know also that our agency releases them upon request as well- if you write to Headquarters it will be released as well for a given district.

**mack** · #3 06-01-08, 04:24 PM

I used to assist compiling stats for our agency. I would have a stack of paperwork in my mailbox every night from headquarters and after lockdown I would work on it entering it into the computer. Boring as hell, but they had to get it sent in in a timely manner and I knew the computer system there well enough that I used to train the rookies on it as FTO. Then I taught the basics of it at the academy also so guess who they came to for the drudge work!