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British Crime Survey: Datasets
The data and documentation can be accessed from the
following web page: British Crime Survey.
Free access to study descriptions, online variable lists and online documentation,
including questionnaires is available for all users and does not require registration
Ordering self-completion module data
The self-completion modules contained within the BCS contain sensitive data, and so are not available for End User Licence (standard access) download alongside the non-victim and victim form data. Express permission has to be sought from the Home Office before the files may be released to users. For the BCS 2008-2009 (SN 6367) onwards, a Special Licence system has been introduced for self-completion and low-level geographic data. However, for BCS 2007-2008 (SN 6066) and earlier years, the previous conditional access system is still in place. Therefore, users should follow the instructions below depending on the year of data required.
BCS 1982 to 2007-2008
Users who require BCS self-completion modules should order the data online. To order the data, registered users should use the relevant Download/order link(s), select a previously registered usage or register a new use of data, tick the box(es) in the 'Other media' column and proceed from there. Users should specify in the 'Notes' section which BCS self-completion module(s) they require. Upon receipt of the order the UKDA will contact the Home Office to request permission to supply the data for the purpose outlined in the registered usage. Therefore, users are advised to provide a reasonably detailed description of their intended use. If further information is required, email the ESDS HelpDesk on help@esds.ac.uk. This applies to the following modules:
- drugs data from the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 surveys (SNs 3832, 4081, 4463, 4786, 4787, 5059, 5324, 5347, 5543, 5755 and 6066)
- domestic violence data from 1996 (SN 3832)
- stalking data from 1998 (SN 4081)
- drinking behaviour data from 2002-2003 (SN 5059), 2003-2004 (SN 5324), 2004-2005 (SN 5347), 2005-2006 (SN 5543), 2006-2007 (SN 5755) and 2007-2008 (SN 6066)
- interpersonal violence (IPV) data from 2004-2005 (SN 5347), 2005-2006 (SN 5543), 2006-2007 (SN 5755) and 2007-2008 (SN 6066 - includes data from the 2007-2008 domestic violence and sexual victimisation modules)
- sexual victimisation/assault data from 2000 (SN 4463), 2005-2006 (SN 5543) and 2006-2007 (SN 5755)
- stolen goods data from 2002-2003 (SN 5059), 2003-2004 (SN 5324), 2005-2006 (SN 5543), 2006-2007 (SN 5755) and 2007-2008 (SN 6066)
It should be noted that the Home Office does not allow the use of the self-completion data for teaching purposes. The sexual victimisation self-completion modules from 1996 and 1998 (SNs 3832 and 4081) are currently unavailable from the UKDA, though it is hoped that they may be deposited in the future.
BCS 2008-2009 (SN 6367)
The self-completion modules for 2008-2009, alongside a new dataset containing low-level geographic variables, have been deposited as separate Special Licence Access datasets, requiring the prospective user to order them separately from the main BCS, and to complete a Special Licence application form. Access is subject to approval by the Home Office. The BCS 2008-2009 Special Licence datasets are:
- SN 6368 British Crime Survey, 2008-2009: Special Licence Access, Low-Level Geographic Data
- SN 6369 British Crime Survey, 2008-2009: Special Licence Access, Drinking Behaviour Module
- SN 6370 British Crime Survey, 2008-2009: Special Licence Access, Drug Use Module
- SN 6371 British Crime Survey, 2008-2009: Special Licence Access, Interpersonal Violence Module
Charges
Academics, teachers and students in higher or further education can obtain the survey data for not-for-profit purposes at no cost (other than the costs of portable media). Fees may apply to other users. See ESDS Charges and Costs.
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