Criminal Justice: Statistics

"BJS mission: To collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to Federal, State ..."

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), through its FJSRC, compiles comprehensive information describing suspects and defendants processed in the Federal criminal justice system. 

"a non-profit organization which promotes decreased reliance on incarceration and increased use of more effective and humane alternatives. It is a nationally known source of criminal justice policy analysis, data and program information.

From the University at Albany, this site has compiled sources and data about many aspects of criminal justice in the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics. Data tables are organized into 6 topical sections. Browse content lists, use the index, or search the website