Guides: Criminology Research Guide: Data & Statistics

Data & Statistics

Bureau of Justice Statistics
Federal source of information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Access note: Freely available to the public.
Chicago Crime Statistics and Reports
Current statistics from the Chicago Police Department. Figures are reported by district number, not by neighborhood. Includes a district map.
Crime Report
Independent and non-partisan multimedia news and and networking resource for the changing contemporary world of crime and justice.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service This link opens in a new window
Federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
Access note: Freely available to the public.

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Statistics on crimes, arrests, courts, prisons, and public opinion compiled by the Hindelang Criminal Justice Research Center at the University at Albany.