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Over 250,000 Crimes Unrecorded Annually, Trust in Police Erodes
8/28/2025
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Story summary
- Police fail to record over 250,000 crimes each year, including violent attacks and anti-social behavior.
- Inspectors identified that over 5% of offenses are missing from official records, particularly violent crimes.
- Only half of anti-social behavior incidents are logged, jeopardizing victim safety and eroding public trust in police effectiveness.
