Violent Crime in Canada Has Risen Rapidly Since 2015, Now at Its Highest Levels Since 2007 - Stats Canada.
According to a recent report released by Stats Canada on July 27, 2023, violent crime is rapidly on the rise in Canada. The report shows that the crime severity index has been increasing since 2015 by 39%, with the national homicide rate increasing over the last four years. Violent firearm offences are up for the eighth consecutive year, and fraud is now twice the rate it was a decade ago. Additionally, extortion is up for a third consecutive year, and sexual assaults have been on the rise since 2014.
You can read the full report at the link below.
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/daily-quotidien/230727/dq230727b-eng.pdf?st=aR7Wn9LQ