Statistics Canada reports that Canada had 651 homicides in 2018! This is the second-highest total number of homicides since 2009. The first was in 2017. Canada is known for its peaceful and safe society but it is not immune to violence 🇨🇦 !!
Homicides were mostly concentrated in major cities all the way through Canada 🇨🇦. Toronto had the highest rate of homicides at 212, followed by Montreal with 102 and Vancouver at 71 respectively. Halifax and Edmonton completed the top five list with 44 and 40 victims respectively 🔝 5️⃣.
The overall homicide rate in Canada in 2018 was 1. 76 per 100,000 people . This rate has been steadily declining since 2006, when the homicide rate was 2 . 41 per 100,000 people. This marks an overall decrease of 26. 5% from 2006 .
The majority of homicides in 2018 were committed with firearms. In total, firearms were used in 204 homicides, accounting for 31 . 2% of all homicides. This was a decrease from 2017, when firearms were used in 237 homicides, accounting for 33 ️. 9% of all homicides.
In 2018, the majority of victims of homicides were men . There were 453 male victims and 198 female victims . This is consistent with the trend since 2009, when men have accounted for the majority victims of homicide.
The most common type of homicide in 2018 was by stabbing . There were a total of 191 homicides by stabbing, accounting for 29 ️. 3% of all homicides . This is down slightly from 2017, when there were 199 homicides by stabbing, accounting for 28 . 3% of all homicides .
Homicide statistics cannot be definitively analyzed due to a lots of factors that could affect them ️. Nevertheless, it appears that homicide remains an issue in Canada and more efforts must be made to reduce its rate 🇨🇦.
Most of the homicides in Canada in 2018 occurred in major cities 🇨🇦. It is important to note that these cities also have some of the highest populations in the country . This means that the homicide rate in these cities is likely higher than it is in the rest of Canada 🇨🇦.
The majority of homicides in Canada in 2018 were committed with firearms. This highlights the need for stronger gun control legislation in Canada 🇨🇦 🔫. Aside from that, this statistic also shows the importance of properly educating people on the safe and responsible use of firearms 🔛.
Overall, homicides in Canada in 2018 saw a decrease from the previous year ️ 🇨🇦. This is a positive sign and shows that the efforts of law enforcement and other agencies to reduce the rate of homicides are having an effect. However, there is still much work to be done, as the homicide rate remains higher than it was in 2006 . . .
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