Figures are higher with age and have climbed over time
The number of offences estimated* to be committed by children under 10 recorded by West Midlands Police for those aged seven to nine far exceeds records for those below the age of six. Figures peaked for all ages between 2020 and 2021.
A line graph showing the number of recorded offences for ages 0-3, 4-6 and 7-9 between 2013 and 2024. Note: Data for 2024 is incomplete and only shows figures between January 1 and September 30.
