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\•\II-138 -Freed 16) states that although the figures relatingto the age distribution of the criminal subjectshe investigated, were inadequate from thepoint of view of statistical analysis, it appearsthat the centre of gravity for juvenile delinquentsfalls between 18 and 19 years. Most male offenderscommit crimes between the ages of 20 and 29 yearsand offending females commit crimes at the considerablyhigher age of 30-39 years.6.6 Distribution of Crime According to Age in South Africa.The distribution of crime according to age-groups inSouth Africa is reflected in Table 8referring to agegroupsadmitted into prisons during the year ended30 June 1973.16) Freed, L.F.: Crime in South Africa, Juta, Cape Town,1963, p. 17135 I .....\\I\\I'