HMIC finds 19 percent of crime is unreported by police

The video discusses issues with crime recording by police in England and Wales, highlighting a specific incident of common assault and the broader problem of underreporting crimes, especially violent and sexual offenses. An inspection revealed that nearly one in five crimes go unrecorded, with significant implications for justice and public safety. A former police constable shares his experience as a whistleblower on the pressure to underreport crimes. The report concludes with recommendations to improve crime recording accuracy and public trust.

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