The percentage of crimes reported to the police in Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) is unfortunately not directly available from the provided data. What we can ascertain is that Clifton has a crime rate of 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. While the raw crime rate is lower, it doesn't tell us about reporting behaviour.
It's important to understand that the reported crime rate is only a fraction of the actual crime that occurs. Many crimes go unreported for various reasons, including fear of reprisal, a belief that the police won't act, or a perception that the crime is too minor to warrant reporting. The fact that Clifton’s crime rate is lower than the national average might suggest a higher proportion of incidents are resolved without police intervention, or that residents are more likely to seek informal solutions. However, it doesn't definitively indicate a higher or lower reporting rate.
Furthermore, a safety score of 88/100 for Clifton is notably high compared to the UK average of 79/100. This score likely incorporates factors beyond reported crime, such as perceptions of safety, community cohesion, and the presence of visible policing. A high safety score could be indicative of greater trust in local authorities and a willingness to report incidents, but without specific reporting rate data, it remains speculative.
To gain a clearer understanding of reporting rates, it would be necessary to consult data from Central Bedfordshire Police directly, or to conduct local surveys to assess residents’ willingness to report crimes. The data currently available suggests that Clifton is a relatively safe area, but ongoing vigilance and proactive reporting remain essential for maintaining this positive trend.