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Crime Rates Drop But Trends Worry | Toronto News
Crime rates in Canada dropped noticeably in 2025, with the overall crime severity index falling 5%—the second straight year of decline—and the conventional crime rate down 2%. Break-and-enter and homicide rates hit multi-year lows, while shoplifting surged for the fifth year and fraud remains elevated. Motor vehicle theft and child sexual abuse material offenses also declined, but hate crimes rose in some categories. The data paints a mixed picture: safety is improving overall, but troubling trends demand attention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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