Gang Statistics

1) As of 2009, approximately how many active gang members are there in the US?
- One Million gang members
2) What percentage of gang members are under the age of 18?
-40% are juveniles
Consider - why do you think this number is so high?
-It is so high because if you recruit juveniles then it would be easier to get them into gangs.
3) Out of the boys who have been in juvenille hall, what is the ratio of them that have some type of gang affiliation?
- 9 out of 10 boys
4) When female gang members are arrested, what are their crimes usually for?
- drug use, larceny, petty theft, status offenses or domestic issues
5) What percentage of female gang members have been sexually abused?
-70%