The statistical method involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative data regarding crime and criminals. It aims to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in criminal behavior.
Sources of Data: In India, the primary source is the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), which publishes the annual "Crime in India" report.
Functions:
Volume and Rate: Determining the total number of crimes per 100,000 people.
Demographics: Analyzing crime based on age, gender, education, and socio-economic status.
Geographical Distribution: Identifying "crime hotspots."
Limitations: This method suffers from the "Dark Figure of Crime"—the vast number of crimes that go unreported or unrecorded by the police, which can lead to an incomplete picture of the actual crime situation.
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