Police say they are releasing a youth crime prevention booklet this month which will be available in schools, public libraries and from NGOs.

The force said on Monday that 42,000 copies have been published.

The booklet includes real-life accounts and advice on issues such as drug use, online sexual grooming and money laundering.

Officers said almost 1,400 young people were arrested in the first half of this year, down from the average of around 1,500 during the same periods in previous years.

The force said the crime rate among those aged 10 to 20 fell by about 15 percent in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year.

Police Commissioner Joe Chow said the new booklet reflects the latest trends in youth crime.

"As opposed to in the past, we've talked about more on the cyber crimes...but right now we think that it's about time, in particular you see the etomidate [use] and the sex grooming," he said.

Chow said the use of real-life accounts of teenagers who have committed crime will help promote better understanding.

"This is so important because they are human beings after all...we need to let stakeholders know how to communicate, at least give them some information," he said.