In 1999, 27% of juvenile arrests were arrests of females

Law enforcement agencies made 670,800 arrests of females under age 18 in 1999. Between 1990 and 1999, arrests of juvenile females generally increased more (or decreased less) than male arrests in most offense categories.

Percent Change in Juvenile Arrests

1990--99


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Juvenile Arrests 1999 Juvenile Justice Bulletin December 2000