#youth-crime
#youth-crime

London politics

Two teens charged with assault after police officers injured in Wood Green

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UK news

Two boys charged over attacking police officers

London politics

Two teens charged with assault after police officers injured in Wood Green

UK news

Two boys charged over attacking police officers

Three Alleged Gang Members Indicted in 2021 Shooting Death of Teen Outside Brooklyn Charter School

Three gang members charged in the murder of a 17-year-old in Brooklyn, reflecting ongoing gang violence and rivalries in the area.

Three defendants sentenced in connection with fatal shooting of 17-year-old boy in ambush outside Midwood charter school

Three gang members were sentenced for the daylight murder of Devonte Lewis outside a Brooklyn school, highlighting ongoing gun violence issues.

NYPD hunting suspected 12-year-old accomplice in gang shooting that killed innocent teen girl: sources

A 12-year-old accomplice is sought in a Bronx shooting incident that killed 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey.

Gang violence in the Bronx leads to tragic loss of innocent life.

NYC politics

fromwww.bxtimes.com

20 alleged Bronx gang members indicted in crime spree tied to murder, 14 shootings Bronx Times

Twenty alleged gang members indicted in connection with violent crime spree in the Bronx, including one murder and multiple shootings.

NYC parents

Baby-faced 'Little Devils' migrant gang runs amok in NYC thanks to lax state laws: 'No consequences'

fromwww.ocregister.com

SF parents

Teen charged with murder, assault in California high school stabbings that killed 1, injured 2

fromBKReader

Three Alleged Gang Members Indicted in 2021 Shooting Death of Teen Outside Brooklyn Charter School

Three gang members charged in the murder of a 17-year-old in Brooklyn, reflecting ongoing gang violence and rivalries in the area.

Three defendants sentenced in connection with fatal shooting of 17-year-old boy in ambush outside Midwood charter school

Three gang members were sentenced for the daylight murder of Devonte Lewis outside a Brooklyn school, highlighting ongoing gun violence issues.

NYPD hunting suspected 12-year-old accomplice in gang shooting that killed innocent teen girl: sources

A 12-year-old accomplice is sought in a Bronx shooting incident that killed 16-year-old Evette Jeffrey.

Gang violence in the Bronx leads to tragic loss of innocent life.

NYC politics

fromwww.bxtimes.com

20 alleged Bronx gang members indicted in crime spree tied to murder, 14 shootings Bronx Times

Twenty alleged gang members indicted in connection with violent crime spree in the Bronx, including one murder and multiple shootings.

NYC parents

Baby-faced 'Little Devils' migrant gang runs amok in NYC thanks to lax state laws: 'No consequences'

fromwww.ocregister.com

SF parents

Teen charged with murder, assault in California high school stabbings that killed 1, injured 2

more#gang-violence

#vandalism

UK news

Teenager destroyed six new-build houses while on a stolen JCB rampage

fromGothamist

Upper West Side

At least 2 Westchester adults, one minor, charged in Tarrytown lighthouse fire

Fundraising

Romford church 'horrified' after boys smash windows with apples

UK news

Teenager destroyed six new-build houses while on a stolen JCB rampage

fromGothamist

Upper West Side

At least 2 Westchester adults, one minor, charged in Tarrytown lighthouse fire

Fundraising

Romford church 'horrified' after boys smash windows with apples

more#vandalism

#legal-proceedings

East Bay (California)

Teen 'panicked' in crash that killed popular Oakland teacher, attorney says

An 18-year-old man, facing charges for a fatal crash, claims a panic response during a police chase led to the tragic incident.

Toronto startup

Verdict expected for girl charged with 2nd-degree murder in fatal Toronto swarming attack | CBC News

Pets

Two teenagers due in court charged with animal cruelty after kittens 'tortured and killed'

Europe news

Syrian boy goes on trial over alleged role in Taylor Swift concert bomb plot

East Bay (California)

Teen 'panicked' in crash that killed popular Oakland teacher, attorney says

An 18-year-old man, facing charges for a fatal crash, claims a panic response during a police chase led to the tragic incident.

Toronto startup

Verdict expected for girl charged with 2nd-degree murder in fatal Toronto swarming attack | CBC News

Pets

Two teenagers due in court charged with animal cruelty after kittens 'tortured and killed'

Europe news

Syrian boy goes on trial over alleged role in Taylor Swift concert bomb plot

more#legal-proceedings

#hate-crime

NYC LGBT

2 teens arrested for alleged hate crime after throwing fireworks into crowd at Bay Area Pride event

Toronto

2 teen girls arrested Oshawa swarming attack, police say hate so far not believed to be factor | CBC News

NYC LGBT

2 teens arrested for alleged hate crime after throwing fireworks into crowd at Bay Area Pride event

Toronto

2 teen girls arrested Oshawa swarming attack, police say hate so far not believed to be factor | CBC News

Baby-faced gang caught on video turning NYC streets into 'shooting gallery' as schoolkids, families run for cover

A street gang's brazen violence terrorized a New York neighborhood, endangering lives and prompting a large crackdown by authorities.

2 innocent victims injured in NYC shooting just blocks from where 16-year-old girl was killed in crossfire

Gun violence in the Bronx remains a dire issue as innocent victims are harmed in gang-related shootings.

How a Walking Dead-obsessed teen who slaughtered his family plotted a school massacre

A mother's struggle with a violent son prevented a potential mass tragedy in the UK.

Nicholas Prosper's attack was intended to be a massacre, but police intervention saved lives.

Exclusive | Mom of slain Newark police detective Joseph Azcona mourns her beloved son after deadly shooting: 'That was my baby'

Police officer Joseph Azcona was tragically killed by gunfire, deeply affecting his family and community, and highlighting the risks associated with police work.

Boy, 15, clinging to life after being shot multiple times outside NYC public housing building

A 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times in Harlem, ongoing violence against youth raises serious concerns.

fromBKReader

Crime Dips, But Teen Offenses Still a Concern in NYC

NYPD has removed over 2,200 illegal firearms from NYC streets since 2025.

Crime rates have decreased, but perceptions of safety remain low among residents.

NYC politics

Baby-faced gang caught on video turning NYC streets into 'shooting gallery' as schoolkids, families run for cover

A street gang's brazen violence terrorized a New York neighborhood, endangering lives and prompting a large crackdown by authorities.

2 innocent victims injured in NYC shooting just blocks from where 16-year-old girl was killed in crossfire

Gun violence in the Bronx remains a dire issue as innocent victims are harmed in gang-related shootings.

How a Walking Dead-obsessed teen who slaughtered his family plotted a school massacre

A mother's struggle with a violent son prevented a potential mass tragedy in the UK.

Nicholas Prosper's attack was intended to be a massacre, but police intervention saved lives.

Exclusive | Mom of slain Newark police detective Joseph Azcona mourns her beloved son after deadly shooting: 'That was my baby'

Police officer Joseph Azcona was tragically killed by gunfire, deeply affecting his family and community, and highlighting the risks associated with police work.

Boy, 15, clinging to life after being shot multiple times outside NYC public housing building

A 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times in Harlem, ongoing violence against youth raises serious concerns.

fromBKReader

Crime Dips, But Teen Offenses Still a Concern in NYC

NYPD has removed over 2,200 illegal firearms from NYC streets since 2025.

Crime rates have decreased, but perceptions of safety remain low among residents.

more#gun-violence

2 weeks ago

Cop pulls gun on pint-sized perp caught brandishing knife in NYC subway station: video

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.

New York City

#public-safety

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Five teens including 14-year-old accused of attempted murder after shooting

Five teens charged with attempted murder following a shooting in London, highlighting youth involvement in serious crimes.

fromwww.dw.com

Germany politics

Germany sees rise in sexual violence and youth offenses DW 04/02/2025

NYC parents

Shocking video shows 2 young boys handling loaded gun in New Mexico

NYC parents

NYPD's DNA file saves teens' lives - but know-nothing Council wants it shut down

NYC politics

Time Square's minor migrant criminal: Letters to the Editor - May 7, 2025

3 weeks ago

London politics

Revealed: London boroughs with most arson attacks as expert links rise in blazes to social unrest

fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk

Five teens including 14-year-old accused of attempted murder after shooting

Five teens charged with attempted murder following a shooting in London, highlighting youth involvement in serious crimes.

fromwww.dw.com

Germany politics

Germany sees rise in sexual violence and youth offenses DW 04/02/2025

NYC parents

Shocking video shows 2 young boys handling loaded gun in New Mexico

NYC parents

NYPD's DNA file saves teens' lives - but know-nothing Council wants it shut down

NYC politics

Time Square's minor migrant criminal: Letters to the Editor - May 7, 2025

3 weeks ago

London politics

Revealed: London boroughs with most arson attacks as expert links rise in blazes to social unrest

more#public-safety

#london

London politics

Child violent crime suspects are getting younger' in London

London politics

Child violent crime suspects 'getting younger'

London politics

Child violent crime suspects are getting younger' in London

London politics

Child violent crime suspects 'getting younger'

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder

A teenager was sentenced to at least 23 years for the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam over a conflict regarding a teddy bear.

fromeuronews

Black Lives Matter

Video. Homes and vehicles torched in Ballymena during anti-immigrant unrest

London politics

Police appeal for witnesses to Elm Park stabbing as arrest total reaches twelve

fromIrish Independent

Black Lives Matter

Child (12) arrested as police vow to work 'day and night' to tackle trouble across Northern Ireland

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder

A teenager was sentenced to at least 23 years for the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam over a conflict regarding a teddy bear.

fromeuronews

Black Lives Matter

Video. Homes and vehicles torched in Ballymena during anti-immigrant unrest

London politics

Police appeal for witnesses to Elm Park stabbing as arrest total reaches twelve

fromIrish Independent

Black Lives Matter

Child (12) arrested as police vow to work 'day and night' to tackle trouble across Northern Ireland

more#violence

fromThe Washington Post

How D.C.'s failure to curb truancy fueled a surge in youth crime

Irving LaBoard's death underscores the critical relationship between truancy and youth crime, highlighting systemic failures in addressing these issues.

Exclusive | Alleged 14-year-old cop killer can't be tried as adult in NJ - handing him all sorts of perks: expert

A 14-year-old accused of killing a cop in New Jersey is not tried as an adult, leading to significantly reduced potential penalties.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

D.C. teens in need of rehabilitation wait months in a detention center

Toronto startup

Last girl accused in Kenneth Lee homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter | CBC News

Exclusive | Alleged 14-year-old cop killer can't be tried as adult in NJ - handing him all sorts of perks: expert

A 14-year-old accused of killing a cop in New Jersey is not tried as an adult, leading to significantly reduced potential penalties.

fromThe Washington Post

D.C. teens in need of rehabilitation wait months in a detention center

Washington's juvenile justice agency's reform efforts have failed to address rising youth crime and provide timely treatment.

Toronto startup

Last girl accused in Kenneth Lee homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter | CBC News

more#juvenile-justice

#community-safety

fromsfist.com

NYC LGBT

Friday Morning Constitutional: Pride Event In Redwood City Attacked By Two Teens

A Pride event in Redwood City was disrupted by a homophobic attack by two teens who threw fireworks, leading to minor injuries and arrests.

SF parents

Dramatic video captures cops' military-style aerial operation - for teens on golf cart joyride

Sheriff's aerial operation using infrared technology effectively led to the capture of teens stealing a golf cart.

NYC LGBT

fromsfist.com

Friday Morning Constitutional: Pride Event In Redwood City Attacked By Two Teens

A Pride event in Redwood City was disrupted by a homophobic attack by two teens who threw fireworks, leading to minor injuries and arrests.

SF parents

Dramatic video captures cops' military-style aerial operation - for teens on golf cart joyride

more#community-safety

Youth workers in London custody centres stop 90% reoffending, says report

The London VRU's youth diversion scheme significantly reduces reoffending among young violent offenders, achieving up to 90% success in preventing future crimes.

#murder

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder over teddy bear row

Hassan Sentamu, a young man with a history of violence, was sentenced for the murder of schoolgirl Elianne Andam, highlighting the severe impact of his actions.

Wisconsin teen killed parents so he could use their money to assassinate President Trump: FBI

A Wisconsin teen aimed to fund a plan to kill President Trump by murdering his parents.

Canada news

Police identify senior killed in fatal Pickering stabbing last week | CBC News

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

Teenager jailed for life for Elianne Andam murder over teddy bear row

Hassan Sentamu, a young man with a history of violence, was sentenced for the murder of schoolgirl Elianne Andam, highlighting the severe impact of his actions.

Wisconsin teen killed parents so he could use their money to assassinate President Trump: FBI

A Wisconsin teen aimed to fund a plan to kill President Trump by murdering his parents.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Canada news

Police identify senior killed in fatal Pickering stabbing last week | CBC News

more#murder

Boy arrested after armed police search home for guns in Thamesmead

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

UK news

Teens locked up for firework attack which killed pensioner in his own home

Robert Price, 76, died when two teenagers attacked his home with fireworks, leading to a fatal fire. They were sentenced for manslaughter in the Old Bailey.

UK news

Germany news

German police arrest teenage neo-Nazis for alleged attacks on migrants

Five teenage suspects arrested in Germany for forming a neo-Nazi terrorist cell targeting asylum seekers.

fromwww.thereporter.com

Bay Area carjacking suspect accused of attempted murder of a cop

In a Tuesday press statement, Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams stated that Aaron Kyle Ash, 19, has been charged with attempted murder of a peace officer.

SF parents

Boy, 12, busted for threat of 'mass harm,' at LI middle school, posting photo of gun on Instagram: cops

A 12-year-old student threatened mass harm, leading to a school closure and heightened police presence.

Arrests over teen stabbed at secondary school

A 15-year-old student was hospitalized after a stabbing at a secondary school in east London, with three arrests made.

SF parents

Teens arrested after Tennessee gamer reports hearing plot to attack CA school in online chat

A gaming chat led to the foiling of a school attack plot by alerting authorities about two teenagers in California.

Parenting

fromPsychology Today

Preventing Violence at School: Spotting Early Warning Signs

Younger offenders are more frequently thwarted when they leak plans for violence through communication channels, particularly prior to school shootings.

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Brooklyn

12-Year-Old Arrested After Bringing Gun To NYC School, Police Say

Boy, 12, busted for threat of 'mass harm,' at LI middle school, posting photo of gun on Instagram: cops

A 12-year-old student threatened mass harm, leading to a school closure and heightened police presence.

Arrests over teen stabbed at secondary school

A 15-year-old student was hospitalized after a stabbing at a secondary school in east London, with three arrests made.

SF parents

Teens arrested after Tennessee gamer reports hearing plot to attack CA school in online chat

A gaming chat led to the foiling of a school attack plot by alerting authorities about two teenagers in California.

Parenting

fromPsychology Today

Preventing Violence at School: Spotting Early Warning Signs

Younger offenders are more frequently thwarted when they leak plans for violence through communication channels, particularly prior to school shootings.

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Brooklyn

12-Year-Old Arrested After Bringing Gun To NYC School, Police Say

more#school-safety

fromIrish Independent

Arrest in Wexford following alleged stabbing of teenager at children's playground

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

UK news

#nypd

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

FIRST ON amNY | Three teens arrested for attacking cops in Times Square during brawl, Mayor Eric Adams says | amNewYork

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NYC parents

NYPD: 14-year-old girl charged with robbing, assaulting taxi driver in Bergen Beach

fromwww.amny.com

NYC politics

FIRST ON amNY | Three teens arrested for attacking cops in Times Square during brawl, Mayor Eric Adams says | amNewYork

fromNews 12 - Default

NYC parents

NYPD: 14-year-old girl charged with robbing, assaulting taxi driver in Bergen Beach

more#nypd

fromtime.com

Netflix's Bad Boy Sounds a Lot Like Adolescence. It's Not

In 'Bad Boy', the opening scene echoes 'Adolescence' with a police raid on a family, yet the series diverges sharply in narrative focus.

Brooklyn

#robbery

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

Brooklyn

Teen charged in Bergen Beach taxi driver robbery

London politics

Boy, 12, among four arrested after man robbed and assaulted in Barking

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

Brooklyn

Teen charged in Bergen Beach taxi driver robbery

fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk

London politics

Boy, 12, among four arrested after man robbed and assaulted in Barking

more#robbery

#knife-possession

London politics

Arrest made after youths seen with knives' near Stanmore train station

fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk

London politics

Three arrested after masked group seen carrying knives' in Ilford

London politics

Arrest made after youths seen with knives' near Stanmore train station

London politics

Three arrested after masked group seen carrying knives' in Ilford

more#knife-possession

fromwww.nytimes.com

Online Harm Gangs Pose Unprecedented Risk' to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency

Young people face unprecedented risks from online groups promoting sadistic behavior and coercion, according to Britain's National Crime Agency.

WATCH as party erupts into chaos as teens flee group with 'knives' in Elm Park

Shocking footage has captured people fleeing from a group armed with 'knives' in a sports hall in Elm Park. The incident took place in Calbourne Avenue just after 9pm on March 22.

London politics

France news

fromThe Local France

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

France arrests teenager for suspected attack on rabbi

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly attacking a rabbi in Orleans, illustrating rising anti-Semitism in France.

All the stop and search figures for Greenwich - including 2,000 under 18s

In terms of demographics, more men were stopped and searched than women, with 8,566 men being stopped by police compared to 1,176 women.

London politics

fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk