As a metaphor, the use of the phrase, "dark figure of crime," serves to downplay the less dangerous aspects of crime that get reported to police.

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The phrase "dark figure of crime" actually refers to the amount of unreported or undiscovered crime, highlighting the unknown and potentially more dangerous aspects of crime that do not get reported to police.

As a Metaphor, the Use of the Phrase, "Dark Figure