Ministry of Justice
Croydon Council is reviewing its Youth Justice Plan, which shows success in reducing re-offending rates for young people.
In October 2026, Croydon Council's Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee reviewed the borough's Youth Justice Plan. A report highlighted that Croydon's proven re-offending rate of 29.1% is lower than the London average of 30.4% and the national average of 32.1%. Councillor Ola Kolade, Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety & Justice, attributed this success to early intervention.
The Youth Justice Plan worked with 269 children in the previous year and continues to see reductions in re-offending. No further discussions or decisions regarding the Ministry of Justice, the UK government department responsible for the justice system, are currently scheduled in the provided material.
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