The Uniform Crime Reports:
A) are an accurate reflection of the crime rate in the U.S.
B) focus mainly on "index crimes"
C) indicate that most crimes are solved
D) deal with the number of crimes actually committed

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The Uniform Crime Reports mainly focus on "index crimes," which are the eight major types of crime that law enforcement agencies across the country report to the FBI. These crimes include murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The UCR does not necessarily provide an accurate reflection of the crime rate in the U.S. as not all crimes are reported, and it does not indicate that most crimes are solved. Additionally, the UCR deals with the number of crimes reported by law enforcement agencies, not the actual number of crimes committed.