US EditionMore than 280,000 crimes went unrecorded last year, police watchdog finds
Police forces in England and Wales recorded 94.8% of crimes last year, but low rates in specific categories put victims at risk, says HMICFRS report.
- The independent watchdog overseeing police and fire services revealed that over 285,000 offenses were not officially logged by law enforcement in England and Wales during the past year.
- Audits conducted from 2021 to 2025 found that five police forces recorded under 40 percent of crimes on the same day they were reported, with one force recording just 2.6 percent and taking more than a week to log the majority of offenses.
- The report highlighted that violent crimes are recorded at 93.6% on average, but crimes like anti-social behaviour targeting individuals are recorded just over half the time, with 51.9% documented.
- Inspector Roy Wilsher emphasized that for people to trust the police service, they must be assured that crimes they report are documented promptly and precisely, while also acknowledging that notable progress has been made.
- The findings imply that despite progress, police forces must improve timely and accurate crime recording, especially for offences linked to domestic abuse and vulnerable victims, to reduce harm and provide proper support.
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More Than 280,000 crimes Went Unrecorded Last Year, Police Watchdog Finds - Great Yorkshire Radio
A report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found that only 51.9% of crimes classed as anti-social behaviour targeting a specific individual or group were recorded between 2021 and 2025. The report, which was released on Thursday, said: “This level of crime recording is unacceptably low, and it means victims remain at risk of harm.” Unrecorded crimes are crimes that are reported to the police but…
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