Fig. 4-1-1-3 shows the trends in the rate per population for the number of juveniles cleared for general penal code offenses by age group since 1966 (see Appendix 4-2 ).

Fig. 4-1-1-3 Trends in the rate per population of juveniles cleared for general penal code offenses, by age group (1966-2002)

  The rates per population for the number of juveniles cleared for general penal code offenses by age group increased continuously for 3 years from 1996 for every age group. However, the rates went on a downward trend in 1999 and 2000, before showing an upward trend again for every age group in 2001. In 2002, the rate for junior juveniles remained at the same level, but the rates increased for other age groups.
   Fig. 4-1-1-4 shows the trends in the number of juveniles cleared for general penal code offenses by gender and the female rate. The female rate has generally showed an upward trend since 1994. It decreased once in 1999 but rose again in 2000, and it was 24.3% in 2002.

Fig. 4-1-1-4 Trends in the number of juveniles cleared for general penal code offenses by gender, and female rate (1966-2002)