Search

Meeting Bulletin #2: Developing the Crime Trends Research Agenda

At Second Meeting, Members Discuss Research Topics and Products, Identify Gaps in Crime Trend Data

In their second meeting, members discussed the landscape of current data on crime trends and set priorities for the Working Group’s research agenda. The group first heard from University of Missouri-St. Louis criminologist and Working Group chair Richard Rosenfeld, who presented an overview of the Council’s semi-annual Crime Trends reports. Historically, these reports have identified changes over time in ten offenses across up to 30 cities. In preparation for the upcoming mid-year 2023 report, members provided feedback on content and design.

Members also began conversations about the broader Working Group research agenda, discussing topics such as retail theft, gun theft, and juvenile offending. The group considered the format and types of research products that would best equip policymakers and local officials to make informed, data-driven decisions on how to assess crime trends in their jurisdictions.

Recent Posts

Crime Trends Working Group

Crime in Memphis: What You Need to Know

President Trump announced on September 12 that he would dispatch military troops and federal agents to Memphis, TN, in an effort to reduce crime and violence. This brief examines six-month trends for 10 different crime types in Memphis, as well as separate data on gun thefts.

Read More »
Council on Criminal Justice

Support our work

The Council on Criminal Justice is founded on the belief that a fair and effective criminal justice system is essential to democracy and a core measure of our nation’s well-being.

Your tax-deductible support ensures that the Council can advance solutions that enhance safety and justice for all.

Skip to content