re-offending
Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a plan to reduce youth re-offending rates among 10-18 year olds.
Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a new Youth Justice Plan in September 2026, aiming to reduce re-offending rates among young people aged 10 to 18. The plan, a statutory requirement, noted that Croydon's current proven re-offending rate for children supported by the Youth Justice Service is 29.1%, which is lower than both the London and national averages.
The Youth Justice Plan for Croydon was recommended for approval by the Full Council in December 2026, with implementation expected in the 2026/27 financial year. Merton Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee also discussed crime and policing in the borough in September 2026.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Cabinet approved a new Youth Justice Plan in September 2026. Source
- The plan aims to reduce re-offending rates among young people aged 10 to 18. Source
- Croydon's proven re-offending rate for children is 29.1%. Source
- This rate is lower than London (30.4%) and national (32.1%) averages. Source
- The plan was recommended for approval by Full Council on 9th December 2026. Source
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