Police-reported crime in Canada, 2025
Description: Police-reported crime in Canada, 2025
The volume and severity of crime, as measured by the Crime Severity Index (CSI),Note 1 decreased 5% in 2025.
This is a second straight annual decrease, following an upward trend that began in 2015. The decline in 2025 reflected decreases in both the violent CSI (-4%) and the non-violent CSI (-5%).
| Year | Crime Severity Index Note 1 | Violent Crime Severity Index Note 1 | Non-violent Crime Severity Index Note 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 (index base year) | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 2007 | 95.3 | 97.8 | 94.3 |
| 2008 | 90.6 | 95.1 | 88.9 |
| 2009 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 85.3 |
| 2010 | 82.9 | 89.2 | 80.5 |
| 2011 | 77.6 | 85.7 | 74.5 |
| 2012 | 75.5 | 82.0 | 73.0 |
| 2013 | 68.9 | 74.0 | 66.9 |
| 2014 | 66.9 | 70.7 | 65.4 |
| 2015 | 70.4 | 75.3 | 68.4 |
| 2016 | 72.0 | 76.9 | 70.1 |
| 2017 | 73.6 | 81.3 | 70.7 |
| 2018 | 75.6 | 83.5 | 72.6 |
| 2019 | 79.7 | 90.2 | 75.8 |
| 2020 | 73.9 | 88.0 | 68.7 |
| 2021 | 74.9 | 93.4 | 68.1 |
| 2022 | 78.7 | 99.0 | 71.3 |
| 2023 | 81.3 | 101.0 | 74.1 |
| 2024 | 78.8 | 101.4 | 70.5 |
| 2025 | 75.0 | 97.2 | 66.8 |
Important shifts in certain violent and non-violent crimes impacted the CSI across Canada
| Type of crime | Percentage change in rate, 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|
| Violent crimes | |
| Homicide | -16 |
| Robbery | -6 |
| Firearms (use of, discharging, pointing) | -14 |
| Extortion | -10 |
| Criminal harassment | +6 |
| Non-violent crimes | |
| Breaking and entering | -11 |
| Child sexual abuse and exploitation material Note 2 | -21 |
| Motor vehicle theft | -16 |
| Fraud | -4 |
| Theft $5,000 or under | -5 |
| Shoplifting $5,000 or under | +11 |
In 2025, the CSI decreased in most provinces and territories, except in New Brunswick and Nunavut
| Province or territory | CSI value, 2025 | Percentage change in CSI, 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 88.7 | -4 |
| Prince Edward Island | 68.4 | -6 |
| Nova Scotia | 73.0 | -3 |
| New Brunswick | 90.4 | +6 |
| Quebec | 61.6 | -5 |
| Ontario | 57.2 | -6 |
| Manitoba | 130.0 | -9 |
| Saskatchewan | 146.6 | -5 |
| Alberta | 90.6 | -7 |
| British Columbia | 92.4 | -2 |
| Yukon | 195.4 | -6 |
| Northwest Territories | 485.9 | -8 |
| Nunavut | 461.2 | +10 |
| Canada | 75.0 | -5 |
The CSI should always be considered within a broader community context. For more information, consult the Juristat Bulletin—Quick Fact release “Understanding and using the police-reported Crime Severity Index.”
The CSI fell in 29 census metropolitan areas in Canada
| Census metropolitan area | Percentage change in CSI, 2024 to 2025 |
|---|---|
| Largest decreases | |
| Saguenay, Que. | -13 |
| Regina, Sask. and Windsor, Ont. | -12 |
| Trois-Rivières, Que. | -10 |
| Winnipeg, Man., St. Catharines–Niagara, Ont. and Kitchener–Cambridge–Waterloo, Ont. | -9 |
| Largest increases | |
| Saint John, N.B. | +20 |
| Moncton, N.B. | +11 |
| Brantford, Ont. and London, Ont. | +8 |
| Fredericton N.B. | +7 |
In 2025, there were 672 homicides, 125 fewer than in 2024. This was the largest annual decline since 1986.
- Gang-related homicides: -24% from 2024
The decrease in the gang-related homicide rate was almost entirely due to fewer gang-related homicides involving a handgun (-39%). Overall, homicides committed with a handgun fell 31%.
Victims of homicide by a spouse or intimate partner, by gender
- Women: 41%
- Men: 5%
In 2025, men and boys accounted for the majority of homicide victims (74%). However, a larger proportion of women than men were victims of homicide by their spouse or intimate partner (41% versus 5%).Note 3
4,708 hate crime incidents
The number of police-reported hate crimes fell 3%. Hate crimes targeting religion declined 18%, while those targeting sexual orientation decreased 19%. Hate crimes targeting race or ethnicity were essentially stable.
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2025.
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