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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?
See how rare homicides are in Canada: in 2024, there were 788 cases—or just 0.13% of violent crimes—with a national rate of 1.91 per 100,000 and varied provincial stats.