National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Knowledge Corner: Victimization, Incident, and Prevalence Estimates

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Knowledge Corner provides quick tips and explanations for NCVS data users on a variety of topics. In this video, BJS Statistician Susannah N. Tapp, PhD, covers the estimates that can be created using NCVS data. She provides an overview of victimization, incident, and prevalence estimates, how their calculation differs, and the value of calculating multiple types of estimates. For more information on the NCVS, please visit https://bjs.ojp.gov/programs/ncvs or email us at [email protected].