Homicide Rates Among US Teenagers and Young Adults

Article Abstract:

The homicide rate among people aged 15 to 24 has dropped after peaking in 1993. This was the conclusion of a study that analyzed homicide rates in this age group between 1987 and 1995 in five types of communities based on population. Between 1987 and 1991, the average annual firearm homicide rate increased between 10.7% and 19.8%, depending on the type of community. Rates continued to increase between 1991 and 1993, but to a smaller degree. Between 1993 and 1995, rates declined between 4.4% and 15.3%, depending on community type. These declines occurred among white and black males and females.

Crimes against, Teenagers

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Ebbing Epidemic: Youth Homicide Rate at a 14-Year Low

Article Abstract:

There may be many reasons why the youth homicide rate has declined. According to US government statistics, the homicide rate among people 15-24 years of age peaked in 1993 and has been dropping ever since. Many police officers believe this is due to aggressive seizures of illegal weapons. Other researchers believe that drug dealers had to get legitimate jobs when the demand for cocaine fell. Perhaps many young people are simply tired of the violence. These issues were discussed at the 50th annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology in 1998.

Crime

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