Canadian Crime Statistics

Canadian Crime Statistics

The Center of Criminology Library is home to an extensive collection of primary sources that shed light on different aspects of the Criminal Justice System. The Canadian Crime Statistics collection, in particular, features materials generated by the Canadian government, offering detailed descriptions of various aspects of the Canadian justice system. Some documents also specify a province or territory, providing in-depth data on specific subjects. Researchers interested in the Canadian justice system can use these documents to analyze trends and patterns within the data, gaining valuable insights into the Canadian justice system. See the complete list.

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Image Caption: Crime and traffic enforcement statistics. Statistics Canada, Ottawa, 1978. Adult Correctional Services in Canada. Statistics Canada, Ottawa, 2000/2001. Juvenile Delinquents. Statistics Canada, Ottawa, 1976. Policing in Canada, Statistics Canada, Ottawa, 1990. 

Our collection holds statistics from various Canadian sources, regarding:

  • Homicide 
  • Corrections 
  • Capital punishments 
  • Violent crimes
  • Policing
  • Courts
  • Organized crimes
  • Juvenile delinquents