A national survey measuring crime experiences of citizens is called which term?

• A. Home Office statistics
• B. Campaigns for change
• C. Crime survey for England and Wales
• D. Change in policy

Answer: (C)

National surveys that ask people about their experiences of crime are designed to capture incidents that may not be reported to the police, giving a fuller picture of crime in a country. The term used for the national survey of citizens’ crime experiences in England and Wales is the Crime Survey for England and Wales. It collects information from adults about whether they suffered or witnessed various crimes in a given period, helping to measure overall crime levels and trends beyond what police statistics show. It’s distinct from Home Office statistics, which are typically based on police-reported data, and from notions like campaigns for change or policy changes, which refer to actions rather than a measurement survey.