The international crime victims survey is like asking your friends if they have ever been hurt or had something taken away from them. But instead of just talking to your friends, researchers ask people from different countries all around the world. This helps us understand how much crime is happening in different places and how it affects people.
The survey asks people questions about things like if they have been robbed, if someone has hurt them, or if someone has tried to take things away from them. The researchers also ask about how they feel about the police and if they think that their government is doing a good job of keeping them safe.
All the information that the researchers get can help governments make better decisions about how to stop crime and protect their citizens. By knowing where crimes happen and how they affect people, the government can create better policies and programs to keep everyone safe.