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crime statistics
The systematic recording, processing, and presentation of data about crimes, suspects, and victims. It is usually maintained by the police or other government agencies.
Laut der aktuellen Kriminalstatistik ist die Zahl der Diebstähle im letzten Jahr gesunken.
According to the current crime statistics, the number of thefts fell last year.
The word is composed of 'Kriminal-' (relating to crime) and 'Statistik' (statistics). So it literally means 'statistics about crime'.
Die polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik wird einmal im Jahr vorgestellt.
The police crime statistics are presented once a year.
Common verbs are 'eine Statistik führen' (to keep statistics) or 'veröffentlichen' (to publish). Figures can be 'in der Statistik erfasst werden' (be recorded in the statistics), and developments are often described with the phrase 'laut der Statistik' (according to the statistics).
Laut der Kriminalstatistik ist die Aufklärungsquote im letzten Jahr gestiegen.
According to the crime statistics, the clearance rate rose last year.
This word belongs to technical and administrative language. You mainly find it in the news, official police reports, or academic texts.
Die Regierung analysiert die neue Kriminalstatistik, um politische Maßnahmen zu planen.
The government is analyzing the new crime statistics in order to plan policy measures.