Which term corresponds to a national survey collecting data on crime experiences?

• A. Crime Survey for England and Wales
• B. British Journal of Criminology
• C. Guided learning hours
• D. Public awareness campaigns

Answer: (A)

Understanding victimization surveys helps explain this item. A national survey that asks people about crimes they have experienced, not just those that appear in police records, is designed to measure how much crime actually affects the population and how this varies over time. This type of data collection is captured by the Crime Survey for England and Wales, which surveys households across England and Wales to gather information on victims’ experiences of different offences. It provides a picture of crime prevalence and trends that goes beyond official police statistics, since many crimes are not reported to the police.

The other options don’t fit this purpose. A scholarly journal like the British Journal of Criminology publishes criminology research rather than collecting data. Guided learning hours relate to education and training time, not crime data. Public awareness campaigns are about informing and influencing the public, not gathering data on crime experiences.