Helsinki sees sharp rise in assaults by children under 15

Helsinki sees sharp rise in assaults by children under 15

Police in Helsinki report a significant increase in violent offences committed by children under the age of 15, with assault cases up 30 percent in early 2025 compared to the same period last year. The trend has prompted concerns from authorities and renewed efforts to prevent repeat offences among minors. The Helsinki Police Department and the City of Helsinki have launched a coordinated response to address the rise in youth crime, focusing on …

Helsinki schools have received approximately 300 calls from school police this year. The cooperation aims to break the cycle of youth crime.