Research has shown that a relative handful of offenders are responsible for the vast majority of violent offences.

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Research in criminology often supports the Pareto principle, suggesting that a small proportion of offenders commit a large proportion of crimes, including violent offenses. This is sometimes referred to as the "80/20 rule" in criminology, indicating that a relatively small number of individuals are responsible for a significant majority of criminal activity.

Research Has Shown That a Relative Handful of Offenders Are