Of all factors associated with crime, the age of the offender is one of the most significant. Arrest rates for violent crime and property crime are highest for people between the ages of __________.

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According to research, arrest rates for violent crime and property crime are highest for people between the ages of 13 and 25. This is commonly referred to as the "youth crime peak," after which crime rates tend to decline as people age.

Of All Factors Associated with Crime, the Age of the Offender