JUVENILE CRIME

The following information is the Statistics for 2007 for the City of Abilene in reference to Juvenile Crime: 

(Denotes percentage of change compared to 2006)

OVERALL CRIME

· Juveniles Charge---- 895 (-12.5%)

· Offenses Charged---- 924 (-18.5%)

· Cases Assigned---- 969(-2.5%)

TYPES OF CRIME

· Alcohol/Drug Offenses- 122

· Weapons Offenses- 13

· Sex Offenses- 13

· Robbery-5

· Theft - 85

· Criminal Mischief- 20

· Assaults- 99

· Burglary- 59

· Misc.- 202

CRIMINAL OFFENDER CHARACTERISTICS

GENDER

· MALE- 55.6%

· FEMALE-44.4%

RACE

· White- 40.8%

· Hispanic- 43.1%

· Black- 16.1%

AGE

· 13 years of age and under- 14.25%

· 14 -17 years of age- 85.75%

FAMILY STATUS

· Living with both parents- 18.7%

· Step Parent- 27.9%

· Single Parent- 41.8%

· Other-0.0%

· Living With Relative-9.0%

ITEMS THAT PARENTS NEED TO CONSIDER:

· Communicate with your child

· Know your child's friends

· Know the places they hang out

· Know your child's likes and dislikes

· Be aware of changes in behavior

· Be aware of unexplained property that shows up

· Be aware if your child becomes secretive

If you suspect your child maybe involved in crime, contact the Youth Division. We will work with the parent to provide intervention. The earlier we can provide intervention the better chance of preventing future episodes.