 The report said youth crime detection had improved |
Angus has seen a rise in youth crime over the past year, according to an official report. A total of 2,004 offences were committed in the region in 2005-06, compared with 1,322 in 2004-05.
The Angus Youth Justice Forum said the rise follows improved rates of crime detection among young people.
The forum's report also stated that Children's Reporters received more than 800 police referrals over the last year in relation to 1,300 offences.
Despite the overall rise, there was a drop in certain types of youth crime.
Persistent offenders
Assaults and vandalism fell, although theft, crimes of dishonesty and breaches of the peace increased.
Robert Peat, chairman of Angus Youth Justice Forum, which comprises social work, health and emergency professionals, said plans were in place to further address the problems of youth disorder, including tough proposals to tackle hardcore offenders.
"While there has been an increase in the number of persistent offenders in Angus, we consider this reflects the increase in the number of young people detected having committed an offence," he said.
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