Juvenile Crime Statistics

Ofc. B.P. CorradoColorado Springs Police Department

Created 1-30-12

CHILDREN'S CODE – Title 19 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS)◦ A person under the age of eighteen is

considered a juvenile (not an adult). This term refers to a child who is charged with committing a delinquent act, and is guided by the Federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act (2002) which promotes accountability within the juvenile justice system.

◦ In Colorado, a juvenile cannot typically be charged with a crime until the age of ten.

Who is a Juvenile?

Civil Code◦ Typically about agreements between people or

businesses and may involve money Breach of contract, services, agreements or

ownership

Criminal Code◦ Pertains to a criminal incident, as defined by

various State and Federal laws Murder, assault, robbery, burglary, theft, criminal

mischief, harassment, some forms of fraud

Civil or Criminal?

Violent Crimes: Crimes that typically include the use of force and/or are committed against a person◦ Murder, assault, rape, robbery

Property Crimes: Crimes that typically involve belongings but do not include a violent act against a person◦ Burglary, criminal mischief, theft, arson

Definitions:

Felony: A category of crime (F6-F1) which involves a high degree of risk or loss to the victim◦ Greater physical violence or damage/loss >$999

Murder, rape, burglary, motor vehicle theft

Misdemeanor: A category of crime (M3-M1) which generally involves a lesser degree of risk or loss to the victim◦ Less physical violence or loss <$1000

Criminal mischief, harassment, shoplifting

Petty Offense: Least of all offenses (P2-P1), usually pertain to a crime not involving a “victim”

Minor in possession of alcohol, possession of drug paraphernalia

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Nationally, violent crime is decreasing

Locally, violent crime is also decreasing

Nationally, property crimes are decreasing◦ EXCEPT among juveniles

Locally, property crimes are also decreasing◦ EXCEPT among juveniles

Why?

What trends do you see?