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Total Youth Arrests For Violent Crime Still Falling Nationwide, Jeffrey A. Butts
Total Youth Arrests For Violent Crime Still Falling Nationwide, Jeffrey A. Butts
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Youth arrests for violent crime are declining across the country. Using Federal Bureau of Investigation data, this databit details trends from 1980 to 2015 and demonstrates how the nation is still seeing a 20-year decline in violent youth crime.
Violent Youth Crime In U.S. Falls To New 32-Year Low, Jeffrey A. Butts
Violent Youth Crime In U.S. Falls To New 32-Year Low, Jeffrey A. Butts
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FBI crime data shows a decline in violent youth crimes between 2011 and 2012, reaching a new 32-year-low. Violent youth crimes reached a new low every year between 2009 and 2012. This databit shows the rate of violent youth crimes based on crime offense between 1980 and 2012.
Violent Youth Crime Plummets To A 30-Year Low, Jeffrey A. Butts
Violent Youth Crime Plummets To A 30-Year Low, Jeffrey A. Butts
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FBI crime data show a considerable drop in violent youth crimes between 2010 and 2011, with arrests for murder and nonnegligent manslaughter dropping 20 percent in one year. Violent crime arrest rates in 2011 were 30 percent lower than in 2008. This databit shows the percent change in violent offenses charged against youth under 18 between 2010 and 2011 and the youth violent crime rate since 1981.