The official source of crime data that includes detailed information on the circumstances surrounding a criminal incident, including victim and offender characteristics is known as

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The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is the official source of crime data that includes detailed information on the circumstances surrounding a criminal incident, including victim and offender characteristics. The Uniform Crime Report (UCR) only provides basic information such as the type of crime and number of arrests, while the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) only surveys victims of crime and does not include offender information. The DSM-5 is a manual used for diagnosing mental disorders and is not related to crime data.

The Official Source of Crime Data That Includes Detailed Information