UNIT 1: AC 1.3 WRITE UP MODEL
WJEC LEVEL 3 APPLIED DIPLOMA IN
CRIMINOLOGY
Summary: Criminology Unit 1 – AC 1.3
Explain the Consequences of Unreported Crime
Unreported crime refers to offences that occur but are not reported to the police or recorded
in official statistics. These crimes can range from minor offences, such as littering or
antisocial behaviour, to serious crimes including assault, sexual violence, and domestic
abuse. Unreported crime has significant consequences for legislation, policing priorities,
crime statistics, and individuals and society.
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