Arrests Of Children Ages 10 To 17 (1998–2023)

Definition

The rate of children under age 18 arrested during a calendar year.  The rate is per 1,000 children ages 10 to 17.  The numerator is the number of arrests for any reason of someone under age 18. It includes repeat offenses for the same individual. The denominator is the population per county ages 10 to 17 based on yearly estimates from the Maine Office of Vital Statistics. Arrests include all arrests of anyone under age 18 except minor traffic violations. It includes crimes against persons, against property and other crimes such as those involving drugs and alcohol.

Data Source

Maine Department of Public Safety, Crime in Maine Reports

Notes

This data does not include crimes for which there have been no arrests made. Ages 10 to 17 was used as the denominator because there are very few arrests of children younger than 10.  In 2021, there were 6 arrests of children younger than 10 and these are included in the numerator. The arrest is counted where it occurs. In some counties, such as York, this number of children arrested may include youth who reside in other states but were arrested in Maine. In other cases, youth may be arrested by a state entity such as the Maine State Police and not be included in the county totals but are included in the state totals.

Last Updated

2025-02