Week Four - Reporting Different Offences

Question 1

Which offences are likely to be reported?

Answer 1

Offences such as theft of motor vehicle very likely to be reported (90%, Flatley et al, 2010).

Question 2

Why do others not report? Victim thinks/feels that:

Answer 2

It’s too trivial

Police won’t (be able to) do anything

It’s too embarrassing/compromising

Too scared/anxious

It’s a private matter; dishonorable

Social attitudes: rape, sexual assault, domestic violence