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Crime Rates Are Falling Canada | Winnipeg News
New crime stats show Canada’s crime rates are actually falling—not rising, as some politicians claim. The overall crime severity index dropped 5% in 2025, with violent and non-violent crime both trending downward. Despite cherry-picked anecdotes, the data reveals a broader decline, even lower than during Stephen Harper’s tenure and far below levels two decades ago. While shoplifting has risen, it doesn’t erase the big-picture drop in serious offenses like break-ins and car theft. The real issue isn’t crime rising—it’s political messaging exploiting fear. Real policy needs facts, not fear…
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