#youth-crime

#youth-crime

A new survey has found residents in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are worried about rising crime rates, despite various police services in the region reporting declines. The survey by Liaison Strategies found 72 per cent of Torontonians believed homicide in the city had increased over the past year. But as of Dec. 30, Toronto has had 42 reported homicides in 2025 the lowest rate since 1986 according to data provided by Toronto Police Service (TPS).

Young threat actors may be rebels without a cause. These cybercriminals typically grow out of their offending ways by the time they turn 20, according to data published by the Dutch government. In a report examining the social cost of adolescent crime, the Dutch House of Representatives cited various research papers to show that teenagers tend to explore their criminal tendencies at similar ages, regardless of the type of crime.

Viral security camera and cellphone videos taken in the last two years show groups of masked robbers who appear to be young males wearing dark clothing, entering jewelry stores in malls and streetfront shops. They are brazenly using hammers to smash glass, filling bags with jewelry and running off to getaway vehicles before police arrive.

Police in York Region have said the boy was on bail during the Aug. 14 shooting near McCowan Road and 14th Avenue that sent a man to hospital. The accused, from Toronto, was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted murder. Const. James Dickson said the suspect was released on bail after appearing in court Wednesday for the Aug. 14 shooting. Police say the youth has also been charged with discharging a firearm with intent, possession of property obtained by crime and other charges.

Police departments across various states are warning that the 'door kick challenge' is illegal behavior classified as vandalism, raising the potential for dangerous confrontations.

Prosecutors in Maine will seek to try 17-year-old Deven Young as an adult for the murder of 48-year-old Sunshine 'Sunny' Stewart, whose body was found on Crawford Pond.

The 14-year-old suspect appeared in court wearing an orange jumpsuit and sporting a wrist brace, responding minimally to the judge's questions.

Two girls, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested following a violent attack on a Muslim woman in Oshawa, during which her hijab was violently ripped off.

A 13-year-old kid was caught brandishing a knife the size of his forearm before a cop pulled his gun and arrested the pint-sized perp in a Brooklyn subway station.

The disturbing study highlighted the importance of work aimed at tackling school absences and exclusions, which contribute significantly to youth violence in London.

Irving's tragic story exemplifies a chilling link between school attendance and youth crime, showcasing the urgent need for effective initiatives to address truancy in D.C.

Police said one of two victims of the assault suffered minor injuries, and that part of the attack was captured on video surveillance.

"He had no drugs. He had no weapons, no guns, never has. And he was expected to graduate high school soon. He panicked," said Oakland defense attorney Rosann Torres.

A warrant was granted under Section 46 of the Firearms Act, allowing police to search for firearms and ammunition, but no guns were found.

The sheriff's office highlighted that drone technology and the Behavioral Health Unit enabled swift action to prevent a potential deadly force encounter with the children.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, dash cam or mobile phone footage in relation to this incident to further the investigation.

"While in Australia, the young man is suspected of having attempted to recruit people to commit contract killings in Denmark and Sweden as part of ongoing gang conflicts in the Nordic region."