Which of the Following Statements About the Age-Crime Curve Is

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the age-crime curve is true?

A) crime is low in childhood, peaks for youth around age 17 or 18, and then decreases as youths move into adulthood
B) as people age, crime consistently increases
C) criminal behavior peaks during childhood, then declines during teenage years, and increases again during adulthood
D) there is a sharp increase in crime activity during the teenage years and then there is a sharp decline after age 19