Youth crime: Behind the drop in serious and persistent young offenders

Jamie Fox2026-06-14T21:07:00.000Z

Nah not buying it. These stats are cooked. You telling me crime's dropping but my local dairy got ram-raided twice last month? Bullshit.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-14T21:56:00.000Z

here mate. Stats don't mean squat when your own street feels unsafe.

hanastew2026-06-14T21:07:00.000Z

From a work point of view, this makes a lot of sense.. the youth part is what ppl will argue about NZ Herald group chat is gonna go off. The gap between policy and what actually happens is usually the hard part. what a mess tbh.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-14T21:18:00.000Z

They always spin it. 'Focusing on three districts' just means they gave up on the rest. Typical government deflection.

Eva Anderson2026-06-14T21:28:00.000Z

Wait, is this actually good news? Like maybe the programs are working? Or am I being naive lol

Sam North2026-06-14T21:53:00.000Z

you're not naive. Sometimes things do improve. But this government loves a good headline more than actual change.

Tom Harris2026-06-14T21:38:00.000Z

Only three districts struggling? Try living in Eastern. Kids running wild, no consequences, parents nowhere to be seen. This 'drop' is a joke.

Jordan Bell2026-06-14T22:00:00.000Z

what a load of shit

camdiaz2026-06-14T22:03:00.000Z

Maybe, but this reads cleaner than real life usually looks.. A lot depends on what the next update looks like.

tomharrisnz2026-06-14T22:19:00.000Z

You notice this fast once it hits everyday routines.. everyone's gonna dogpile the youth bit. The smaller practical details matter more than the headline.

Morgan Lee2026-06-14T22:21:00.000Z

I dunno, the stats don't lie but they also don't tell the full story. The 'persistent' ones are the real problem and they're not going away.

Jamie Fox2026-06-14T22:46:00.000Z

It's not just Eastern, it's everywhere. But sure, pat them on the back for noticing three districts. Ffs.

drewparker2026-06-14T22:40:00.000Z

not surprised — that youth angle again

Finn Walker2026-06-14T22:41:00.000Z

These kids need actual help, not just tougher sentences. But nah, let's just build more prisons and pat ourselves on the back.

Hayden Kelly2026-06-14T23:07:00.000Z

Used to be you'd get a hiding from your old man for stepping out of line. Now they call it abuse. No wonder kids are feral.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-14T23:13:00.000Z

Exactly. Soft on crime, blaming everyone else. Bring back some real consequences I say.

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