Research Guides: Criminal Justice and Legal Studies: Data and Statistics

Data and Statistics

These government and academic sources are a good place to begin your search for statistical information about crime and strategies for resolving crime-related issues.

Bureau of Justice Statistics Data Collections
Contains extensive data about the justice system in the United States.
CrimeSolutions - National Institute of Justice
Presented by the National Institute of Justice, CrimeSolutions gathers data about effective justice-related programs. Provides details about specific practices and programs.n
Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting
Contains information submitted by law enforcement agencies related to different types of crimes, including hate crimes and terrorism, and its impact on law enforcement officers.
Justice Research and Statistical Association
Provides statistical information about incident-based reporting submitted by state agencies.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics - University of Albany
Collection of information and data about the criminal justice system in the United States.
US Department of Justice, National Institute of Corrections Library
Provides information about crime rates, program evaluation, recidivism, and other criminology topics.