More than 280,000 crimes went unrecorded last year, with the logging of anti-social behaviour "unacceptably low", according to the police inspectorate.

A report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found that only 51.9% of crimes classed as anti-social behaviour targeting a specific individual or group were recorded between 2021 and 2025.

The report, which was released on Thursday, said: "This level of crime recording is unacceptably low, and it means victims remain at risk of harm."

Unrecorded crimes are crimes that are reported to the police but not recorded as offences, often leading to no further action being taken.

The inspectorate also said forces should improve recording of crimes such as harassment, stalking and controlling or coe

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