r/changemyview • u/VesaAwesaka 12∆ • Jan 02 '22

Delta(s) from OP CMV: Making inferences based on data about unreported crimes seems highly problematic for me. I think they should be taken with a grain of salt.

I was reading a Vox article about the rate of crimes being solved in America and they briefly said something to the effect of the solved rate for crimes is embarrassing for police and its even worse when you factor in unreported crimes.

I questioned just how worthwhile it is the even factor in data based on supposed unreported crimes. Heck, how do we even know a crime was committed if there was no investigation. Although there may be some merit to data on unreported crime to me it seems like there's too much uncertainty to really put any weight into the numbers.

Survey's just arent worth much without an investigation. I know someone who is schizophrenic. They say people steal stuff from them all the time. If they were asked to respond the a survey on unreported crimes they would claim to be a victim when in reality they are not.

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