Robbery arrests per 100,000 population, 1980, 1994, 2010

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Working for Youth Justice and Safety

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Age-specific Arrest Rate Trends

Q:	What is the trend for age-specific arrest rates for robbery?
A:	Since 1980, robbery arrest rates have decreased for nearly all age groups - the decrease was greater for juveniles than adults.

Robbery arrests per 100,000 population, 1980, 1994, 2010

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In comparison to aggravated assault, robbery arrest rates increased less across age groups between 1980 and 1994.
Between 1994 and 2010, robbery arrest rates declined for all age groups, but the declines were somewhat greater for juveniles than for adults. More specifically, the rates dropped 53% for youth ages 15-17, compared with 34% for adults ages 18-24, 44% for those ages 25-29, and 45% for those ages 30-39.
Overall from 1980 to 2010, the robbery arrest rates for youth ages 15-17 decreased 38%. In comparison, the robbery arrest rates for adults showed smaller declines or increased. More specifically, the rates decreased 31% for adults ages 18-24, 36% for adults ages 25-29, and 25% for those ages 30-34. The rate increased 32% among those ages 40-44 and 59% for those ages 45-49.

Internet citation: OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book. Online. Available: http://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/crime/qa05304.asp?qaDate=2010. Released on April 17, 2013.

Data Source: Arrest estimates developed by the Bureau of Justice Statistics and disseminated through “Arrest Data Analysis Tool.” Online. Available from the BJS website.