The number of stabbing incidents involving minors in the Rotterdam region almost doubled in 2019 compared to 2018. NOS. In 2018 there were 19 stabbing incidents involving minors, in 2019 this number increased to 36.
The number of underage suspects may be even higher, a spokesperson told the broadcaster. “There are also cases where two perpetrators have stabbed.”
The number of underage suspects in arms incidents has also increased in Amsterdam. In 2017, 209 young people were suspected of a weapons incident, in 2019 there were 320 of them, the author writes NOS. These are not only young people who are involved in stabbing incidents, but also young people who have used a firearm or electric shock weapon.
Youth crime is increasing
The total number of crimes recorded by the police decreased in 2019 by 4 percent. In particular, the number of incidents involving young offenders has increased. Especially from Amsterdam and Rotterdam, the police received signals that juveniles are more likely to carry knives.
“The participation of young people in criminal activities is worrying and we will be monitoring it in the coming year,” said chief of police Erik Akerboom in response to the figures. He stated that parents, schools, municipalities and the police should tackle the problems together.
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