# Singapore youth offending rate rises, driven by jump in cheating offences

https://mins.news/en/video/78943

- CNA, 2026-09-29 15:15 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfn-HXvC8mg

> Singapore’s youth offending rate rose from 4.8 per 1,000 youths in 2024 to 5.6 last year, driven by a sharp increase in cheating offences. Authorities will step up prevention and interventions, including outreach to siblings of youth offenders who may face similar risks. Rehabilitation programme completion rates remained high.

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