Which Statement Captures the Nature of Youth Crime Rates Compared

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which statement captures the nature of youth crime rates compared with adult crime rates?

• A)The youth property crime rate is higher than the adult property crime rate, but violent crime rates are the same.
• B)Overall, youth crime rates are two times lower than adult crime rates.
• C)Youth and adult crime rates are gradually increasing at the same rate.
• D)Overall, both adult and youth crime rates are declining.

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