Age And Crime Flashcards

1
Q

What is the peak age for offending

A

15 - 18

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2
Q

Who is more likely to commit

A

Young males

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3
Q

What did official statistics show

A

Roughly half of those convicted are under the age of 21

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4
Q

What did the 2002 self report survey say

A

Almost half of Britons secondary school students admitted to having broken the law

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