"John W." wrote:

> >> Maybe you should say 'reported incidents', because a great many
> >> crimes most likely go unreported (for many reasons).
> >
> >
> > No, because it is these unreported incidents which suggest lack of
> > confidence in law enforcement, among other things.
> >
> Yes, among other things. Such as a rape or abuse victim that doesn't
> want to report the crime for emotional reasons.

Despite the availability of help, or need to prevent criminals from
committing further crimes against themselves or additional victims.

> Or speeding, which is against the law but doesn't always get reported
> because there's not enough money in the world to ticket every speeder.

That depends on how much money there is to be made on tickets.