Society Turning Wild: French View on Juvenile Violence

Official crime figures for 2023 in France depict a concerning uptick in violent acts, including assaults, sexual offenses, and homicides, with an overall recorded violence surge of 7 percent, as reported by the Minister of Interior. Recent inquiries, such as one from the Senate, highlight the extensive damage inflicted during the summer riots, totaling around $1 billion in destruction. Amid growing concerns, some French citizens criticize authorities for their perceived lack of response to escalating delinquency. One motto is often being used to describe that feeling by residents and media outlets: the society is “turning wild.”