Crime and Age

Question 1

According to the prison reform trust, what percentage do 18-24 year olds account to for the total prison population?

Answer 1

16% compared to making up less than 8% of the UK population

Question 2

What are the 3 age and crime arguments?

Answer 2

1. Young people are more likely to be a victim of crime
2. Young, working class males are more likely to commit crime due to…
3. Young people are more likely to commit crime for the thrill they get out of it

Question 3

Who argues that Young people are more likely to be a victim of crime?

Answer 3

ONS stats or CSEW