July 18, 2024 - Canada Crime Index

Crime Rates in Canada for 2024 – Everything You Should Know

July 19, 2024July 18, 2024 by Samuel Peck

Canadian Police Officer Standing in Front of The Canada Flag and City Buildings

The crime rates in Canada have seen fluctuations over recent years, with distinct differences between urban and rural areas. In urban areas, crime rates decreased by 11% between 2019 and 2020 and have remained stable since then. Conversely, rural areas experienced a 2% increase in reported incidents in 2021, following a slight drop in 2020. … Read more

How Are Toronto Police Responding to The Oshawa Shooting?

July 19, 2024July 18, 2024 by Samuel Peck

Toronto Police at The Crime Scene in Oshawa

A 30-year-old man from Oshawa is facing two counts of first-degree murder following a fatal Toronto shooting that claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred near Jane Avenue and Glenforest Street, north of Rossland Road West and east of Thornton Road North. Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) … Read more