This volume investigates the utility and future of national crime surveys as research tools. The authors, drawing on their expertise in criminology, examine key findings from prominent surveys like the British Crime Survey and the US National Crime Victimization Survey. They address the critical questions of what insights these surveys provide into crime patterns and how they must adapt to maintain their relevance in the evolving landscape of the 21st century.

This work is positioned as a scholarly examination of crime survey methodologies and their application in crime prevention research. The authors' focus on established surveys suggests a rigorous, evidence-based approach to understanding crime trends. The book likely appeals to academics, researchers, and policymakers involved in criminology and criminal justice, offering a critical look at the tools used to measure and address crime.