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Incidence of Juvenile Crimes under Indian Penal Code (IPC), India from 1995-2005

Table 12.7
Sl Year Incidence of Percentage of Juvenile Crimes To Total Crimes Estimated Mid-Year Population * (In Lakh) Rate (Incidence of Crime per Lakh Population)
Juvenile Crimes Total Cognizable Crimes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 1995 9766 1695696 0.60 9160 1.1
2 1996 10024 1709576 0.60 9319 1.1
3 1997 7909 1719820 0.50 9552 0.8
4 1998 9352 1778815 0.50 9709 1.0
5 1999 8888 1764629 0.50 9866 0.9
6 2000 9267 1771084 0.50 10021 0.9
7 2001 @ 16509 1769308 0.90 10270 1.6
8 2002 18560 1780330 1.00 10506 1.8
9 2003 17819 1716120 1.00 10682 1.7
10 2004 19229 1832015 1.00 10856 1.8
11 2005 18939 1822602 1.00 10028 1.7

Note: * Source: The Register General of India
@ As per Revised Definition of Juvenile Justice Act, the Boys Age Group of 16-18 year has also been considered as Juvenilies since 2001 onwards.

Source: Crime in India 2005.

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