| 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
| Age |
1980 |
1994 |
2010 |
|
| 10 to 12 |
17.4 |
25.2 |
5.9 |
| 13 to 14 |
114.5 |
166.3 |
52.2 |
| Age 15 |
230.5 |
317.8 |
127.4 |
| Age 16 |
283.0 |
384.7 |
179.9 |
| Age 17 |
309.6 |
385.2 |
204.4 |
| Age 18 |
297.2 |
367.2 |
219.4 |
| Age 19 |
254.7 |
283.5 |
194.0 |
| Age 20 |
221.3 |
226.5 |
161.5 |
| Age 21 |
202.9 |
197.9 |
138.1 |
| Age 22 |
171.7 |
172.7 |
116.1 |
| Age 23 |
158.2 |
154.3 |
100.8 |
| Age 24 |
143.6 |
140.2 |
85.2 |
| 25 to 29 |
101.1 |
116.9 |
65.1 |
| 30 to 34 |
57.3 |
81.9 |
42.7 |
| 35 to 39 |
30.8 |
50.8 |
28.9 |
| 40 to 44 |
17.9 |
26.4 |
23.7 |
| 45 to 49 |
10.5 |
12.2 |
16.7 |
| 50 to 54 |
5.7 |
5.8 |
8.8 |
| 55 to 59 |
3.0 |
2.7 |
4.2 |
| 60 to 64 |
1.8 |
1.4 |
1.7 |
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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.
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