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Crime
See how crime impacts Canadians and Canada’s major cities using metrics compiled by municipal, provincial, and federal governments. Our Canada Facts series explores insights about Canada, all backed by solid data and designed to keep you informed and intrigued.
How prevalent are homicides in Canada?
There were 788 homicides recorded in Canada in 2024, a decrease of eight incidents from the year before. Nationally, the homicide rate was 1.91 homicides per 100,000 people, a 3.89% decrease from 2023.