Which statement is most accurate about official crime statistics?
A) They overestimate the number of sexual offenses but underestimate property offenses.
B) They overestimate juvenile crime but underestimate adult crime.
C) They typically overestimate the true incidence of crime.
D) They typically underestimate the true incidence of crime.

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Official crime statistics typically underestimate the true incidence of crime due to factors such as underreporting, lack of police investigation, and the exclusion of certain types of crime.

Which Statement Is Most Accurate About Official Crime Statistics