Both UCR and NCVS data are better measures of minor offending than of serious crime and delinquency.

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UCR (Uniform Crime Reporting) data, collected by the FBI, focuses more on serious crimes reported to the police, while NCVS (National Crime Victimization Survey) captures a broader range of crimes including unreported ones, but both are not specifically better at measuring minor offenses over serious crimes. UCR is often criticized for underreporting due to its reliance on police reports, and NCVS aims to capture both reported and unreported crimes, including serious offenses.

Both UCR and NCVS Data Are Better Measures of Minor