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The Prosecutor's Office in Madrid has expressed deep concern over the rise in juvenile delinquency, linking it to the trivialization of violence by minors and the activity of organized gangs. An urgent review of the social model is requested to address this issue.

The **Prosecutor's Office of the Community of Madrid** has issued a serious warning about the worrying increase in juvenile crime in the region. The Public Prosecutor's Office believes these figures clearly reflect how a portion of minors have come to normalize violence, a situation that, according to the annual report of the Prosecutor's Office for 2025, highlights "potential shortcomings in our social model." The demand is clear: an urgent review to prevent young people from incorporating illegal behaviors into their daily lives. The focus is particularly on the growing activity of youth gangs.

## Rise in Violent Crimes and Gangs

The data from the **Annual Report of the Prosecutor's Office of the Community of Madrid for 2025** is conclusive. A total of **2,956** assault offenses were recorded, representing a **1.6%** increase compared to the previous year. Prosecutors directly link this rise to the activity of youth gangs such as **Dominican Don’t Play** or **Trinitarios**, whose confrontations often involve weapon use. In this regard, the report indicates that **65%** of judicial investigations concerning incivil organizations involving minors are linked to these types of groups. Although homicides or murders committed by minors have slightly decreased to **23** cases in 2025, just three fewer than in 2024, concern over the violence inherent in these gangs remains.

## Minors and Crime: A Worrying Profile

The majority of minors committing offenses are between **16 and 18 years old**. Last year, this group perpetrated a total of **7,351** incivil offenses. However, the Prosecutor's Office also expresses concern about the number of minors under **14 years old** involved in "dissocial behaviors," which amounted to **2,856** cases, despite their age preventing incivil responsibility. The report also highlights a sharp increase in thefts committed by minors, with a **27.2%** rise to **2,384** offenses. Other property crimes, such as burglaries, have also seen a slight increase, while robberies with violence or intimidation have decreased.

## Other Rising Crimes and Trends

Beyond direct violence, the Prosecutor's Office also observes an upward trend in offenses against sensual liberty and indemnity, which have risen by **12.2%** to **663** cases. Similarly, crimes committed using technology as a medium continue to rise. On the other hand, domestic violence offenses have increased by **15.9%**, totaling **1,036** cases, although gender-based violence has decreased by **9%**. Hate crimes have risen by **14.3%**, standing at **24** cases. In the area of road safety, offenses related to public health have seen a **16.9%** increase.