2.1. Dark or Hidden Figure of Crime

What is the term used by criminologists for the underreporting of crime, representing crimes that never come to the attention of the criminal justice system?

According to a Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) report cited in the text, approximately how many violent victimizations went unreported to the police per year between 2006 and 2010?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three general sources of crime statistics mentioned in the chapter?

Based on the text, why can relying solely on official statistics be problematic for understanding the true extent of crime in society?

In the 'Dark Figure of Crime Example' about the father-in-law, what was one of the reasons he chose not to call the police after his truck was found?

Which of the following reasons for not reporting a crime is specifically highlighted by the example of the friend who was a victim of domestic violence?

According to the list provided under 'Some Reasons People May Not Report', what is one reason related to the victim's own actions?

What is the relationship between the 'dark figure of crime' and official statistics?

Which of the following is listed as a potential reason for underreporting crime?

What is the primary purpose of having accurate and reliable crime statistics, as mentioned in the text?

According to the 'Some Reasons People May Not Report' list, a victim may not report a crime if the offender is a...

The text gives an example of using crime statistics to evaluate the effectiveness of a policy. What specific policy example is mentioned?

What does the text identify as a reason a victim might not report a crime related to their perception of the crime's importance?

How does the BJS report's statistic that 'more than half of the nation's violent crimes' went unreported relate to the concept of the dark figure of crime?

What is the final reason listed in the text under 'Some Reasons People May Not Report'?

What attitude did the father-in-law in the 'Dark Figure of Crime Example' have towards his property that contributed to the crime occurring?

When did the friend in the domestic violence example finally come forward to report the abuse?

Which of the three general sources of crime statistics would be most affected by the 'dark figure of crime'?

According to the list, what is the first reason provided for why people may not report crimes?

The text states that official statistics are often the crimes that are 'known or reported to police or others'. What does this imply about crimes committed where the victim is unaware?

In the context of the chapter, what is the opposite of a 'reported crime'?

Based on the domestic violence example, why might initial public perception about reporting such crimes be wrong?

What does the text imply is the main challenge in determining the total amount of crime that occurs in communities each year?

Which of the following is NOT a reason the father-in-law in the example chose not to report his truck being stolen?

The chapter mentions 'official statistics, which we often describe as reported statistics'. What does this alternative description emphasize?

According to the chapter, what is the consequence when victims do not report crimes or police are not made aware of them?

The text presents a list of 'Some Reasons People May Not Report.' What is the source cited for this list?

What is the relationship between a victim's trust in the police and the likelihood of a crime being reported, according to the provided list?

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the reason 'The victim may fear retaliation' for not reporting a crime?

The chapter states that there are three general sources of crime statistics. Which source relies on asking offenders about their criminal activity?

What proportion of the nation's violent crimes between 2006 and 2010 went unreported, according to the BJS report mentioned in the text?

In the example of the father-in-law, what specific mindset did he have from growing up in a small town in South Dakota?

The existence of the 'dark figure of crime' suggests that policy decisions based solely on official crime rates might be...

Which of the listed reasons for not reporting a crime best applies to a situation where someone's wallet is stolen, but they decide the hassle of cancelling cards and filing a report is not worth the small amount of cash lost?

The chapter discusses a 'gap between reported and unreported crimes.' What concept is this gap synonymous with?

What type of crimes did the friend in the second example experience for over nine months without telling anyone?

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for the 'dark figure of crime' mentioned in the chapter's introduction?

The source cited for the concept of exploring the 'dark figure of crime' is from which year?

The chapter gives two detailed examples of unreported crime. What do these two examples (the truck and the domestic violence) have in common?

Based on the text, why are victimization statistics considered a useful tool in studying crime?

If a person is assaulted but believes the incident was a misunderstanding and not a criminal act, which reason from the list of 'Some Reasons People May Not Report' would best apply if they don't call the police?

The chapter states that if we have accurate crime statistics, we can evaluate policies. What does this imply about policies developed without accurate data?

In the father-in-law example, the text mentions that kids took the truck for a 'joy ride' as evidenced by beer cans and odor. By not reporting this, what type of crime most likely went uncounted?

The public perception of the boyfriend in the domestic violence example as 'perfect, loving, and romantic' illustrates which factor that can complicate crime reporting?

The list of reasons for non-reporting includes 'The victim may also have committed a crime.' Which of the following scenarios is the best example of this?

What is the primary theme of the chapter titled 'Dark or Hidden Figure of Crime'?

The chapter begins by stating it is 'difficult to determine that amount of crime that occurs'. What is the reason given for this difficulty?

In the example where the father-in-law's truck was taken, he realized he had left the keys in the unlocked truck. How did this realization affect his decision to report the crime?

Which source of crime statistics attempts to measure the 'dark figure of crime' by surveying households about crimes they have experienced, whether reported or not?

According to the list, if a victim's family member is the offender, what might the victim do?