Juveniles Brought into Formal Contact with the Police or Criminal Justice System in Japan

Juveniles brought into formal contact with the police or criminal justice system reached 65,448 in 2012 in Japan, according to the United Nations. This is 15.8% less than in the previous year.

Historically, juveniles brought into formal contact with the police or criminal justice system in Japan reached an all time high of 144,404 in 2003 and an all time low of 65,448 in 2012.

Japan has been ranked 5th within the group of 43 countries we follow in terms of juveniles brought into formal contact with the police or criminal justice system.