Join BJS on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET for a deep dive into the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Estimation Program. In this workshop, BJS statistical staff will explain how BJS produces national and state-level crime estimates using data from the FBI’s NIBRS. The estimation program uses advanced imputation and weighting methods to account for nonreporting agencies and missing data, resulting in reliable, detailed estimates of crime incidents, victims, offenders, and incident characteristics recorded by law enforcement.
During the workshop, the presenter will:
- Introduce data users to the structure of NIBRS data.
- Walk through the types of detailed crime information included in NIBRS estimates.
- Explain the methodology used in the NIBRS Estimation Program.
- Demonstrate the types of data that are available in the NIBRS estimates and how to access them.
The session will include a demonstration of how to access, process, and analyze NIBRS estimates using the R programming language and will give participants a practical introduction to working with the data. Whether you're a researcher, policy analyst, criminal justice professional, or simply interested in law enforcement statistics, this workshop will help you build the skills needed to confidently use and interpret NIBRS data.