National Crime Victimization Survey
The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
Goals
- Provide comprehensive data on criminal victimization, including crimes not reported to the police.
- Track changes in victimization levels over time.
- Offer detailed information about the nature of victimization, victim characteristics, and the consequences of crime.
- Serve as a national measure to complement police-reported crime statistics.
Sponsor
The NCVS is sponsored by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically through the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
Creation
The NCVS was established in 1973 following recommendations from the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice in the late 1960s. It was designed to provide a broader perspective on crime, including the "dark figure" of crime not accounted for by official police statistics.
Funding
The NCVS is funded through the annual budget of the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Specific funding amounts are not typically publicized for individual surveys but are part of BJS's operational budget. Funding is ongoing, based on annual appropriations to support the continuous collection of crime data.
Leadership
The title of the leader of the program is the **Director** of the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Website
Social Media Accounts
- Twitter (X): @BJSgov
- No specific account for NCVS, but updates can be found via BJS's official accounts.
Wikipedia Article
The title of the Wikipedia article about it is National Crime Victimization Survey.