This publication presents comprehensive statistical data on crime and policing in England and Wales for the year 1993. Compiled by the Home Office, it serves as an official record of criminal activity, police resources, and judicial outcomes during that period. The data provides a foundational resource for understanding trends in crime and the administration of justice.

As an official government publication from the Home Office, 'Criminal Statistics - England and Wales, 1993' is recognized as a primary source for historical crime data. Its authority stems from its direct compilation by the relevant government department, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and comprehensiveness for the period it covers. Researchers and historians rely on such reports for detailed, factual accounts of criminal justice trends and statistics.