What are the measures of criminality?

Measures of criminality typically include crime rates, which quantify the frequency of crimes within a specific population over a defined period. These rates can be categorized by types of crime, such as violent crimes, property crimes, and white-collar crimes. Additionally, law enforcement statistics, victimization surveys, and self-report studies are also used to assess the prevalence and nature of criminal behavior in society. Understanding these measures helps inform public policy and crime prevention strategies.