The data, released by the Ministry of Justice, shows reoffences per 100 young offenders fell from 125 to 115.7 between 2005 and 2007.
Between 2000 and 2007, the frequency of juvenile reoffending fell by 23.6 per cent.
John Drew, chief executive of the Youth Justice Board, said: "These are very encouraging figures, which indicate that children and young people are committing fewer and less serious reoffences.
"The drop from 2000 to 2007 indicates real reductions in reoffences committed in our communities by children and young people."
Drew said there are many factors involved in the reduction, but highlighted work done by youth offending teams and staff in custody to improve their work with young people and reduce their likelihood of reoffending.
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