Guidance

British Crime Survey - frequently asked questions

This document contains frequently asked questions for people who have been asked to take part in the British Crime Survey (BCS).

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British Crime Survey - frequently asked questions (PDF file - 91kb)

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This document contains frequently asked questions for people who have been asked to take part in the British Crime Survey (BCS). The questions are:

  • What is the British Crime Survey?
  • Who is responsible for the survey?
  • Why have I been chosen to take part?
  • Who will interview me?
  • A child in my home has also been asked to take part in the survey. Why is this?
  • Is the survey confidential?
  • Is the survey compulsory?
  • Who uses the research?
Published 9 December 2011