As it's been reported, youth crime now is much lower than it has been for decades.
The number of children under 16 being charged is just a quarter of those facing the courts 20 years ago.
Stats NZ says in the year to June, 1344 children and young people - aged 10 to 17 - faced charges.
That's down from 1782 in the 2017-2018 financial year.
According to Justice Minister Kiri Allan it's an indication that the Government's policies and parts are working.
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