Sharp rise in offending by under 18s

23 Jun 2008
An increasing number of young people are ending up in trouble with the police and the courts, according to figures gathered by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) thinktank.

Findings show a 27% increase in the number of 10-18 year olds cautioned in England and Wales since 2002, and an 11% increase in convinctions. IPPR press release >>

Guardian article >>





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