Explain the rRasons That Certain Crimes are Unreported

Fear of Retribution: Victims might be scared of retaliation or more harm from the perpetrator should they report the crime.
Lack of confidence or trust in the Police and Justice System: Some people may feel the police won’t believe them, or the system wouldn’t be able to provide the justice they seek.
Shame or Embarrassment: Crimes such as sexual assault or domestic violence can be accompanied by feelings of shame or embarrassment, making victims reluctant to report.
Cultural Factors and Stigma: Certain cultural beliefs and societal stigmas might discourage victims from making step to report.
Personal Relationship with the Offender: If the victim knows the offender personally, they may be hesitant to cause harm or trouble to them.
Unawareness of the Crime: In some cases, victims might not realise that they have been a victim of a crime and thus do not report it.
Belief That The Crime is Too Trivial: Some victims might not report the crime believing it to be too minor or insignificant to merit the attention of the law enforcement.
Lack of Resources or Knowledge: Without adequate knowledge of how to report a crime and the resources to do so, some crimes go unreported.

Underestimated Crime Statistics: The prevalence of unreported crimes can significantly skew crime statistics, making certain types of crimes appear less common than they really are.
Distorted Public Perception of Safety: This underreporting effectively bolsters the public’s sense of safety, as it creates a misperception of low criminal activity.
Encouragement of Crime: Perpetrators might feel emboldened to commit more crimes if they know many go unreported and unpunished.
Hindrance to Policy Making: Unreported crimes might lead to insufficient policies being made to tackle those crimes as they are misrepresented or excluded from statistics.