The number of arrests or prosecutions relative to the overall crime rate is also known as the
A)success ratio.
B)clearance rate.
C)sociocriminal balance.
D)adjusted crime index.

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The clearance rate measures the number of arrests or prosecutions made in relation to the total number of reported crimes. It is an important indicator of police effectiveness and can help identify areas of crime where more resources are needed. The other options, success ratio, sociocriminal balance, and adjusted crime index, are not commonly used terms in criminology.

The Number of Arrests or Prosecutions Relative to the Overall