California Crime Stats May Be Inaccurate Because of Unreported Incidents

While statistics show alarming increases for some crimes in California, the number of unreported criminal activity likely leaves official numbers far below actual levels, according to law enforcement and some residents.
California Crime Stats May Be Inaccurate Because of Unreported Incidents
A broken window is shown in Anaheim, Calif., on Feb. 11, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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While statistics show alarming increases for some crimes in California, the number of unreported criminal incidents likely leaves official numbers far below actual levels, according to law enforcement and some residents.

Crimes often aren’t reported because of complicated relationships with authorities and a lack of faith in the process, experts say.

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