IELTS Writing

Writing Task 1 · Process diagram

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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic)

The diagram below shows the process by which a reported crime is recorded by the police and turned into official crime statistics. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

How a reported crime becomes an official crime statistic
Stage 1
Crime reported
Victim or witness contacts the police by phone or in person
Stage 2
Officer attends
Police visit the scene and gather initial details
Stage 3
Incident recorded
Genuine offence logged in the database with a reference number
Stage 4
Investigation
Evidence collected and suspects identified
Stage 5
Outcome classified
Case marked as solved, unsolved or withdrawn
Stage 6
Records compiled
Data checked and combined by a central statistics office
Stage 7
Statistics published
Annual crime rates released to the public
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