Does anyone know if the race data is used for crime statistics? I did a quick sample of people I know, and almost every South Asian was miscategorized as Black or White.
The race data in court case records is very often used for crime statistics. It's probably the most analyzed data point after what the incident was about.
No it’s likely not, arrest records are separate from traffic citations and are two different databases. Also, your race may come from the cop filling out the ticket, or it may come fr9m your license in more advanced jurisdictions. The source for crime statistics is usually not court records, those are held by the courts.