Although differences between the UCR and the NCVS abound, the greatest distinction between the two is the ability of the:
A) NCVS to identify crimes committed against those under the age of twelve.
B) UCR to identify the social dimension of fear.
C) UCR to measure unreported crime.
D) NCVS to measure unreported crime.

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The greatest distinction between the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is that the NCVS is able to measure unreported crime, capturing a broader picture of crime in the United States by including incidents not reported to the police.

Although Differences Between the UCR and the NCVS Abound, the Greatest