Should I report a crime to the police?

Reporting a crime For Tube and rail, you can also text what happened, where and when, to 61016. Also, you can report some crimes – such as theft, criminal damage and hate crime – online.

Why some crimes are not reported to the police?

Common reasons for individuals not reporting crime include fear of not being believed, insecurity, and fear of getting into trouble. Murders are sometimes not reported, due to the fear of the alleged murderer’s connection with another murderer, or because of a settlement.

What happens when you report something to the police?

Making a statement Once a crime has been reported, the police will start their investigation and try to find evidence. As the victim, they’ll need to talk to you and collect as much information as possible so that they can write up a statement.

Why is it important to report crime?

Reporting the crime is important for accurate crime stats. This gives SAPS more leverage to request extra police officers, vehicles etc. It gives the police a time frame & points out “hot spots” They might be able to lift fingerprints that can possibly link them to existing or future cases.

What is an unreported crime?

Unrecorded crime involves crimes that are reported to the police but are not recorded by them as offences. This means an investigation into the alleged crime is unlikely to happen and the offender will not be punished or other crimes prevented.

What are the consequences of unreported crime?

This pool of unrecorded crime has several consequences: it limits the deterrent capability of the criminal justice system, it contributes to the misallocation of police resources, it renders victims ineligible for public and private benefits, it affects insurance costs, and it helps shape the police role in society.

Is Crime Stoppers completely anonymous?

We’re an independent charity that gives you the power to speak up and stop crime, 100\% anonymously. You might have seen or heard something about a crime but don’t know what to do, or are scared to give information. It’s easy to think there is nothing you can do, but we offer you a safe way to do this.

What is a hidden crime?

Hidden crimes often affect the most vulnerable in society, and are defined as: domestic abuse, child abuse, adults as risk, child sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, honour-based abuse, modern slavery, human trafficking, hate crimes and gender selective abortion.