A Comparative Analysis Of Official Crime Statistics And...

To claim that crime is increasing or decreasing in New Zealand is a statement with various inbuilt assumptions. Crime is not a simple notion to define, nor is it easy to measure. This essay will perform a comparative analysis between ‘Official Crime Statistics’ and unofficial measures, highlighting that both methods are limited in reflecting the true nature and scope of crime, as the notion of crime is contested. Official crime statistics follow a positivist approach, assuming that crime is a static fact to observe and measure. Looking at the statistics in isolation, there is a gradual decrease in the overall crime rate (Police National Headquarters, 2014). Trends for specific offences fluctuate, as violent crimes such as sexual assaults are increasing, while property offences are decreasing. However, this data has various limits. Official statistics only account for crime that is detected and recorded. 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