| Violent Crime Victimization |
| Q: |
Does the age profile of robbery victims vary with offender age? |
| A: |
With robbery, a majority of both the victims of juvenile offenders (57%) and the victims of adult offenders (92%) were adults age 18 or older. |
[ Text only ]
[ Excel file ]
- Robbery victims of juvenile offenders were younger than the robbery victims of adult offenders, but a majority were adults over age 18, in contrast to the victims of aggravated, simple, or sexual assault with juvenile offenders.
- Among those victimized in violent crimes committed by juvenile offenders, approximately 4% were victims of robbery.
Internet citation: OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book. Online. Available: http://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/victims/qa02604.asp?qaDate=20050531.
Released on May 31, 2005. Adapted from McCurley, C., and Snyder, H. (2004). Victims of Violent Juvenile Crime. Washington, DC: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2000). National Incident-Based Reporting System Master Files for the years 1997 and 1998 [machine-readable data files]. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
USA.gov | Privacy | Policies & Disclaimers | FOIA | Site Map | Ask a Question | OJJDP Home
A component of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice
|
Printer-friendly