Table:
age group of the accused
females
males
total

number
rate
number
rate
number
rate

12 to 17
60
0.5
482
3.5
542
2.0

18 to 24
153
0.9
1,809
9.8
1,962
5.4

25 to 34
226
0.9
1,542
5.9
1,768
3.4

35 to 44
139
0.5
729
2.8
868
1.7

45 to 54
72
0.2
509
1.8
581
1.0

55 to 64
22
0.1
198
0.8
220
0.4

65 and older
7
0.0
141
0.5
148
0.3

total
679
0.4
5,410
3.3
6,089
1.8

Statement: overall, rates for individuals accused of homicide were highest among those aged 18 to 24.
Question: overall, which age group has the highest rate of accused of homicide?
Answer: 18 to 24