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Two thirds of juvenile offences in 2024/25 committed by 18 young people

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A total of 293 cases appeared before the courts in that year

Eighteen young people were responsible for around two thirds of the juvenile offences that appeared before Manx courts in the last financial year.

The home affairs minister has revealed the figures in the House of Keys this week.

According to the data, each young offender on the Island in that year committed on average about four offences.

Jane Poole-Wilson was asked how much is being spent to try and tackle the issue:

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