In a major speech on his priorities, Corbyn said a future Labour government would make it compulsory for local authorities to deliver youth services.
The Labour leader said cuts to public sector spending that had seen the closure of youth centres, and inadequate funding for mental health support and community services, were key factors in rising levels of violent crime.
Recruiting more police and expanding the use of stop-and-search powers were not enough to tackle the problem, he added.
"What the Tories won't address is the much wider impact of austerity; the closed youth services; under-resourced mental healthcare; and the lack of funding for community mentoring," Corbyn said.
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