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Criminal Justice Statistics Guide

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Crime Statistics

Statistical Abstract of the United States - Data on arrests, crimes, crime rates, victimization, etc. [more details].
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics (1994 to present) - A comprehensive collection of statistics (also see: print edition).
Crime in Texas (1999 to present) - Texas crime data at the state, city, and agency level (also see: print edition).
Crime in the United States (1995 to present) - U.S. crime data by region, state, city, university, or agency (also see: print editions)
Criminal Victimization - Statistics on personal and property crimes from the National Crime Victimization Survey.
Capital Punishment (1993 to present) - Characteristics of prisoners under sentence of death, methods of execution, etc.
Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics - Statistics on arrests and prosecutions for federal crimes.
Hate Crime Statistics - FBI statistics on hate crimes in the United States with national data, state data, and some local data.
Houston Neighborhood Crime Statistics - Monthly lists of crime incidents by neighborhood and street address.
Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 2006 National Report - Comprehensive data on juveniles in the justice system.
School Crime and Safety Surveys - Statistics of crimes and violence in public schools.
UHD Crime Statistics - Report of crime at UHD. For explanations of crime categories, see the Annual Crime Report.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics - A collection of criminal justice statistics from U.S. government agencies.
World Criminal Justice Library Electronic Network - A guide to online statistics with international data and data by country.
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data - Statistics to download for analysis with SPSS software (registration is required).

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Courts and Sentencing

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics (1994 to present) - A comprehensive collection of statistics (also see: print edition).
Court Statistics Project - Caseload statistics for state trial and appellate courts from the National Center for State Courts.
Texas Courts Annual Statistical Reports - Statistics on case filings and outcomes in Texas state and municipal courts.
United States Courts Statistical Reports - Annual caseload and judicial management statistics for United States Federal courts.
Capital Punishment (1993 to present) - Characteristics of prisoners under sentence of death, methods of execution, etc.
Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics - Statistics on arrests and prosecutions for federal crimes.
Juvenile Justice Statistical Briefing Book - Basic statistics on juvenile offenders in court and on probation.
Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 2006 National Report - Comprehensive data on juveniles in the justice system.
Statistical Abstract of the United States - Basic data on federal courts and sentencing [more details].
United Nations Surveys on Crime and Criminal Justice - Statistics on police, prosecution, courts, and prisons in countries worldwide.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics - A collection of criminal justice statistics from U.S. government agencies.
World Criminal Justice Library Electronic Network - A guide to online statistics with international data and data by country.
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data - Statistics to download for analysis with SPSS software (registration is required).

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Juvenile Offenders and Victims

Statistical Abstract of the United States - Data on delinquency cases and child abuse [more details].
Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 2006 National Report - Comprehensive data on juveniles in the justice system.
Juvenile Justice Statistical Briefing Book - Basic statistics on juvenile offenders and victims.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics (1994 to present) - A comprehensive collection of statistics (also see: print edition).
Texas Youth Commission - Juvenile commitments, juveniles certified as adults, and sentencing outcomes. State and county data.
Census of Juveniles in Residential Placement - A census of juveniles in residential corrections facilities with national and state data.
ChildStats - Statistics on child populations, family characteristics, economic security, education, health, crime, and risk behaviors.
Kids Count: State-Level Data Online - Statistics on education, health, family characteristics, poverty, and youth risk factors.
Kids Count CLIKS: Community-Level Information on Kids - County and city-level data from the Kids Count survey (see above)
National Institute of Corrections : Corrections Library - Reports on prisons and jails, sentencing, recidivism, and other topics.
School Crime and Safety Surveys - Statistics of crimes and violence in public schools.
United Nations Surveys on Crime and Criminal Justice - Statistics on police, prosecution, courts, and prisons in countries worldwide.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics - A collection of criminal justice statistics from U.S. government agencies.
World Criminal Justice Library Electronic Network - A guide to online statistics with international data and data by country.
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System - National and state data on injuries and violence, alcohol and drug use, sexual behaviors, tobacco use, dietary behaviors, and physical activity. See Youth Online: Comprehensive Results for Houston data.
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data - Statistics to download for analysis with SPSS software (registration is required).

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Police and Law Enforcement

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics (1994 to present) - A comprehensive collection of statistics (also see: print edition).
Citizen Complains About Police Use of Force (2006) - A summary of current national patterns and trends.
Crime in Texas (1999 to present) - Law enforcement personnel statistics at the state, city, and agency level (also see: print edition).
Crime in the United States (1995 to present) - Personnel statistics by region, state, city, university, or agency (also see: print editions).
Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted - FBI data on deaths and assaults of law enforcement officers in the U.S.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service : Law Enforcement - Full-text reports, statistics, and web sites.
United Nations Surveys on Crime and Criminal Justice - Statistics on police, prosecution, courts, and prisons in countries worldwide.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics - A collection of criminal justice statistics from U.S. government agencies.
World Criminal Justice Library Electronic Network - A guide to online statistics with international data and data by country.
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data - Statistics to download for analysis with SPSS software (registration is required).

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Prisons / Jails / Probation / Parole

Statistical Abstract of the United States - Data on correctional facilities and prisoners [more details].
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics (1994 to present) - A comprehensive collection of statistics (also see: print edition).
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Statistical Report 2006 (PDF, 1.13 MB) - Prison, jail, and parole statistics.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Statistical Report 2005 (PDF, 414 KB) - Prison, jail, and parole statistics.
Texas Youth Commission - Juvenile commitments, juveniles certified as adults, and sentencing outcomes.
Prisoners (1994 to present) - The number of persons in state and federal prisons at the end of each year.
Probation and Parole in the United States (1994 to present) - The number of person on probation and parole.
National Institute of Corrections : Corrections Library - Reports on prisons and jails, sentencing, recidivism, and more.
Capital Punishment (1993 to present) - Characteristics of prisoners under sentence of death, methods of execution, etc.
Compendium of Federal Justice Statistics - Statistics on arrests and prosecutions for federal crimes.
Juvenile Offenders and Victims: 2006 National Report - Comprehensive data on juveniles in the justice system.
Juvenile Justice Statistical Briefing Book - Basic statistics on juvenile offenders and victims.
United Nations Surveys on Crime and Criminal Justice - Statistics on police, prosecution, courts, and prisons in countries worldwide.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics - A collection of criminal justice statistics from U.S. government agencies.
World Criminal Justice Library Electronic Network - A guide to online statistics with international data and data by country.
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data - Statistics to download for analysis with SPSS software (registration is required).

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Comments or questions: Steven Ring, Criminal Justice Librarian, rings@uhd.edu.