The aim of this study is to examine the impact that mental health services, youth resources and facilities within the education system and communities of low socio-economic areas can have on youth delinquency and anti-social behaviour. Areas that are considered low socio-economic areas are often stigmatised and deemed to have an influx in crime rates compared to more affluent areas (Masho et al., 2019). Crime rates and poverty may not be directly related, but there is a correlation between lower class areas and criminal activity (Blau & Blau, 1982). There can be many reasons as to why there may be higher crime rates within these areas, however one that will be critically analysed throughout this paper is the role of youth resources and mental health facilities as a deterrent to crime, as well as the availability of these within disadvantaged areas of the community. A qualitative study was carried out by semi structured interviews with ten participants who work directly with youth under the ages of eighteen, five secondary school teachers and five scout leaders. The data collected was then analysed by using the method of a thematic analysis to deduct several reoccurring themes. The method of data collection chosen for this research was participant interviews which were chosen due to the variety and richness of first-hand information that can be gathered by this method. Snowball sampling was used to gather participants for this research. This method provided access to participants who have had first-hand experiences with individuals under the age of eighteen. These interviews allowed in-dept, personal experiences of working with youth to be collected, which is beneficial to the area of research. The methods used within this research paper are an overall strength to the study as this qualitative data is ideal for gathering personal opinions and views on social topics such as juvenile offending and youth resources within lower socioeconomic areas. Throughout many of the interviews the issues of lack of awareness of mental health facilities as well as the importance of extracurricular activities and structure arose. Many participants focused heavily on the mental health aspect of this research and discussed the importance of intervention and positive mental wellbeing within schools as well as outside of the educational system. It was concluded from this study that participants had a strong opinion on the importance of youth clubs and extracurricular activities in regard to the aid they provide in deterring youth from delinquency and antisocial behaviour within the community. Participants, both scout leaders and teachers emphasised the importance of mental health and how positive programmes and information on the topic of mental health awareness could be implemented through the community as well as through youth resources. The information gathered throughout this study could support recommendations to aid with mental wellbeing of young individuals and further aid with deterring youth from delinquent behaviour and entering the criminal justice system, not solely within lower socio-economic areas.