Detection Rates, An International Comparison

Detection Rates, An International Comparison

Within Europe detection rates vary considerably. The differences are too large to be explained purely by the ability of the police to solve cases. In a study covering nine European countries many other factors (external, organisational and technical factors) influencing the detection rate are identi...

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Published in:European journal on criminal policy and research Vol. 10; no. 2-3; pp. 225 - 253
Main Authors: Smit, Paul R, Meijer, Ronald F, Groen, Peter-Paul J
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Springer Nature B.V 01-01-2004
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Comparative analysis
Crime
Crime and criminals
Criminal justice
Criminal sentences
Criminal statistics
Europe
Experimental/theoretical
Manycountries
Police
Social trends & culture
Statistics
Studies
Trends
Western Europe
Europe
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Summary:Within Europe detection rates vary considerably. The differences are too large to be explained purely by the ability of the police to solve cases. In a study covering nine European countries many other factors (external, organisational and technical factors) influencing the detection rate are identified and the influence is empirically made plausible. Next, a comparison is made between the punishment rate and the detection rate. The fact that punishment rates are more stable is explained by the difference between a crime oriented and an offender oriented approach. Also a link is made with the discretionary powers of the police and prosecution. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT].
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ISSN:0928-1371
1572-9869
DOI:10.1007/s10610-004-3398-8