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Jul 27, 2023 · Number and rate (per 100,000 population) of homicide victims, Canada and Census Metropolitan Areas, 1981 to 2022.
- Overview of Homicide Trends in 2021
- Gendered Analysis of Homicides
- Homicide Clearances
- Homicides in Urban and Rural Communities
- Conclusion
- Survey Description
- References
National homicide rate increased for a third consecutive year
In 2021, police services from across Canada reported 788homicides, 29 more than in 2020. This most recent rise in the total number ofhomicides represented the third consecutive increase since 2019 (Table 1a). Consequently, the nationalhomicide rate increased by 3% to 2.06 homicides per 100,000 population,representing a third consecutive yearly increase in rate and the highest ratesince 2005 (Table 1b).
Third consecutive homicide rate increase for Saskatchewan and a record highfor Ontario’s homicide count
This overall increase in the number of homicides in Canadawas associated mainly with increases since 2020 in Ontario (277 homicides; +37)and British Columbia (125 homicides; +25). While this latest rise was the secondin a row for British Columbia, it was the first increase in Ontario since 2018 (Table 1a). By contrast, both Alberta (118 homicides; -23) and NovaScotia (23 homicides; -14) recorded the largest decreases among provinces andterritories. However, it should be noted that this declin...
Homicide rates among census metropolitan areas highest in Regina, ThunderBay and Winnipeg
Among census metropolitan areas (CMAs) in 2021, the highesthomicide rates recorded were in Regina (5.67homicides per 100,000 population), Thunder Bay (5.63) and Winnipeg (5.39). Forboth Regina and Winnipeg, these figures represented increases from the previousyear (25% and 10%, respectively). Thunder Bay saw a 21% decrease in itshomicide rate from 2020. The CMAs with the largest percentage increase inhomicide rate from the previous year were Windsor (+101%), St John’s (+100%)and London (+98%)...
Since national data on homicides became available in 1961,police-reported data show that homicide victims have been predominantly men. The2021 data make no exception to this trend, with 586 victims being men or boys,compared with 197 women or girls (75% and 25%, respectively).Note This difference is noteworthy, given that each gender made up approx...
When police report laying or recommending a charge ofhomicide against at least one accused person, or report clearing a homicide byother means (e.g., the suicide of the accused person), these homicides areconsidered solved (or “cleared”).Note Homicides can be solvedimmediately following the incident, or they may be solved months or years afterthey ...
In 2021,homicides in rural communities represented approximately one-fifth of allhomicides in the country (19%), a proportion which has remained relatively stableover the last decade. However, despite urban areashaving more homicides in absolute number, the rate was almost 1.3 times higherin rural communities (2.58 versus 1.97 per 100,000 populatio...
While homicides in Canada remain a relatively rare event,the impact of these violent crimes on the well-being of individuals andcommunities is highly consequential. Accordingly, studying the incidence andcharacteristics of homicides is crucial—the current report showed that thenumber and rate of homicide in Canada increased in 2021 from the previou...
The Homicide Survey collects police-reported data on thecharacteristics of all homicide incidents, victims and accused persons inCanada. The Homicide Survey began collecting information on all murders in 1961and was expanded in 1974 to include all incidents of manslaughter andinfanticide. Although details on these incidents are not available prior ...
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1 day ago · Neighbours and witnesses recounted the moments leading up to and after a fatal double shooting in Oshawa, Ont., on Saturday that left a former hockey player and art teacher dead.
If you, or someone you know, has any information concerning any homicide investigation, please contact our homicide investigators. We also encourage people with information who wish to remain anonymous to contact Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477) with any information.
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Jan 5, 2021 · The ITOs show police have obtained warrants to search the Shermans' phone, bank and health information, as well as computers found in their home and Barry Sherman's office and lab at Apotex.
Mar 3, 2023 · As they built their case against Alex Murdaugh, law enforcement officials used a wealth of data to detail the key moments on the night his younger son, Paul Murdaugh, and his wife, Maggie Murdaugh,...
