Most far-reaching program of standardized sample surveys to look at a householders' experience with crime, policing, crime prevention, and feelings of insecurity in a large number of nations. It also allows for analysis of how risks of crime vary among different groups of populations across social and demographic lines. Also see the ICVS site which also includes the latest rounds.
- Wave 1 - 1989 - 14 countries
- Wave 2 - 1992 - 12 countries
- Wave 3 - 1996/1997 - 13 countries
- Wave 4 - 2000/2001 - 16 countries
- Wave 5 - 2004/2005 - 30 countries