The UCR data tends to ______ the actual number of criminal events while NCVS data tends to ______ the actual number of criminal events.

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UCR data tends to overreport due to factors such as duplicate reports and reporting biases from law enforcement agencies, while NCVS data tends to underreport due to factors such as fear of retaliation, memory lapses, and reluctance to disclose victimization.

The UCR Data Tends to ______ the Actual Number of Criminal