Canadian Crime Statistics 2007

The national crime rate in Canada has dropped for the third year in a row, according to Canadian crime statistics for 2007 released by Statistics Canada. There were fewer murders, attempted murders, sexual assaults, robberies and property offences in 2007. The one category in which the crime rate went up in Canada in 2007 was impaired driving and drug offences. Statistics Canada does point out that local police enforcement practices influence the rate of these offences more than other crimes.

The national crime rate went down in all provinces and territories in 2007, although the crime rates continued to be highest in western Canada and the territories. Saskatchewan had the highest overall crime rate and the highest violent crime rate.

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History of Capital Punishment in Canada
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