Is there actually a youth crime wave?

A social debate has erupted in 2022 over youth crime, particularly ramraids. CCTV of cars smashing in the front doors of vape stores, dairies and even malls has horrified the public and led to wider youth crime surfacing as a political issue. But what do the stats actually say? Has youth crime been blown out of proportion by politicians and the media, or do the numbers confirm an increase? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices