In the past seven years, the number of minors accused of major crimes in New York City has increased sharply, with a 37 percent rise in arrests from 3,543 in 2017 to 4,858 last year. Although youth crime represents only 3.8 percent of overall crime, police officials express concern that the surge in serious incidents involving minors may indicate a potential for even more severe violence in the future.
Statistics reveal a staggering increase in youth crime: felony assaults involving minors have surged by 28 percent, while robbery rates have shot up by 52 percent. Notably, homicides with young suspects also saw a drastic rise, escalating from 10 in 2017 to 36 in 2023, raising alarms among law enforcement regarding the trend of youth-on-youth violence.
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