Lack of Stabilizing Forces Attributed to Number of Young Adults Accused of Serious Crimes
CANADA – It’s a statistic which is likely not to come as a surprise. Young adults age 18 to 24 are more likely to be accused of serious crimes than individuals in any other age group.
Recent data from Statistics Canada shows that rates of individuals accused of homicide and attempted murder, as well as assault, were highest among young adults compared to older adults and youth.
Based on police reports compiled from 2014, research indicates this group also had the highest rates of mischief, disturbing the peace and criminal code traffic violations, like impaired driving.
According to police, crime rates peak at age 17 and then decline steadily through young adulthood.