By looking at the results of self-report surveys we can see if the results correspond with the official statistics and they provide evidence of unreported/unrecorded crimes, for example if the statistics show only two thefts took place in the last six months but the surveys state that six people were victims of theft then we can see that the statistics are inaccurate and thus not representative of society. ... However, although the self-report surveys grant the CJS a better picture of crime within society, they are highly lacking in validity, as, despite them being anonymous, people won't...

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