¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ

ZB ZB
Opinion
Live now
Start time
Playing for
End time
Listen live
Up next
ZB

Justice Minister addresses youth crime statistics

Author
¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞtalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 21 Sept 2022, 2:24pm
 (Photo / File)
(Photo / File)

Justice Minister addresses youth crime statistics

Author
¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞtalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 21 Sept 2022, 2:24pm

As it's been reported, youth crime now is much lower than it has been for decades.  

The number of children under 16 being charged is just a quarter of those facing the courts 20 years ago.

Stats NZ says in the year to June, 1344 children and young people - aged 10 to 17 - faced charges.

That's down from 1782 in the 2017-2018 financial year.

According to Justice Minister Kiri Allan it's an indication that the Government's policies and parts are working.  

LISTEN ABOVE

Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you