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Highlights of the 2007 National Youth Gang Survey
(NCJ 225185) April 2009
Fact Sheet, 2 page(s)
 
Reports findings from the 2007 National Youth Gang Survey. Data on the number of gangs, gang members, and gang-related homicides in larger cities, suburban counties, smaller cities, and rural counties are provided to accurately reflect youth gang activity in the United States. Based on survey results, it is estimated that nearly 3,550 jurisdictions across the United States experienced gang activity in 2007.
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