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Over one-third (37%) of Toronto students in grades 7 to 9 reported having engaged in one or more delinquent behaviours in their lifetime, through either acts of violence, acts against property or the sale of drugs.
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Violent behaviour was twice as prevalent among boys (30%) than among girls (15%). Boys were also slightly more likely than girls to report delinquent behaviour against property (30% versus 26%).
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Toronto students reported committing approximately 115,000 delinquent acts during the 12 months preceding the survey.
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Adults were often unaware of youth delinquent behaviour. Less than half (42%) of youth who had reported committing at least one type of delinquent act in their lifetime stated that their most recent act had been discovered by parents, teachers, police or other individuals. Almost two-thirds of those whose act had been discovered indicated they had been punished.
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Delinquent behaviour was significantly more prevalent among youth who reported having consumed alcohol and drugs, and who indicated having little parental supervision.
- Over 40% of youth indicated that they had been victimized at least once during the 12-month period preceding the survey. Delinquent youth were more likely to report incidents of victimization (56%), compared with 36% of youth who had not engaged in delinquent behaviour.
