Violent Crimes by Juveniles Have Increased in India
1. Global and Media Context
British mini-series Adolescence (based on a 13-year-old boy murdering a classmate) triggered global conversations.
Issues discussed:
Cyberbullying
Incel (involuntary celibate) subculture
Online misogyny
Behavioural changes in adolescence
Complex challenges faced by boys today
Raised questions about why juveniles commit violent crimes.
2. Definition of Violent Crimes (Used in the Data)
Included:
Rape, murder, attempted murder, bodily injury
Arson, dacoity, robbery
Excluded (non-violent):
Rash driving, negligence, cheating, forgery, fraud, trespassing, pickpocketing, obscene acts
3. International Trends (2016–2020)
Rise in juvenile violent crime share in many countries.
UK: Increased from 50% to 57% juveniles apprehended for violent crimes.
4. Recent Incidents in India (2024)
Hubli, Karnataka: 13-year-old stabbed a 15-year-old over a fight about chips.
Chennai: 12 arrested (7 minors) for rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.
5. National Trends in India (2016–2022)
Total juveniles in conflict with the law:
Declined from 37,402 (2017) to 33,261 (2022).
Share of violent offences among apprehended juveniles:
Rose from 32.5% (2016) to 49.5% (2022).
Nearly half of all juvenile cases now involve violent crimes.
6. State-Wise Data (2017–2022)
a. States with Highest Number of Violent Juvenile Crimes
Madhya Pradesh: 21.8%
Maharashtra: 18%
Rajasthan: 9.6%
Chhattisgarh: 8.4%
Tamil Nadu: 5.8%
Delhi: 6.8% (high due to better policing/reporting)
b. States with Highest Proportion of Violent Crimes Among Juvenile Offences
Jharkhand: 67%
Tripura, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, MP: Over 60%
c. Exception
Odisha: Only 10% of juvenile crimes were violent.
7. Regional Patterns
Central and eastern states are hotspots for violent juvenile crimes.
Madhya Pradesh is the most affected.
Odisha stands out as a low-violence exception in the region.
By: Shivam Saxena
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