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Youth crime in Australia fell 28% since 2013, despite new tough laws and rising detention rates, especially among First Nations youth.
Australian youth crime rates continue a decade-long decline, with the offender rate for ages 10–17 falling 28% since 2013–14, according to ABS data, despite political moves to toughen laws.
While some offences like assault and robbery have slightly increased, they remain below 2009–10 peaks.
Data shows reductions across theft, unlawful entry, and public order offences, though youth detention numbers rose slightly, with 60% of detainees being First Nations youth.
New NSW laws allow prosecutors to challenge the presumption that children under 14 lack criminal responsibility, but the reforms include diversion programs and safeguards.
Experts say the laws aim to balance accountability with early intervention, countering claims of a youth crime crisis.
El crimen juvenil en Australia cayó un 28% desde 2013, a pesar de las nuevas leyes estrictas y el aumento de las tasas de detención, especialmente entre los jóvenes de las Primeras Naciones.