A(n)____ is expressed as the number of crimes per unit of population or some other base.

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Crime rate is expressed as the number of crimes per unit of population or some other base. Choice A (crime index) refers to a statistical measurement of crime that combines multiple types of offenses into a single score. Choice B (index crime) is not a commonly used term in criminology. Choice C (offense known to the police) refers to crimes that come to the attention of law enforcement and are reported in official crime statistics, but it does not indicate the rate of crime.

A(n)____ Is Expressed as the Number of Crimes Per Unit