Assault rate

140.3 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Assault rate of Canada rose by 3.19% from 135.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 140.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 8.60% slump in 2013, assault rate went up by 0.31% in 2015.

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'Assault' means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)

Date Value Change, %
2015 140.3 3.19%
2014 135.9 -2.80%
2013 139.8 -8.60%
2012 153.0 -2.19%
2011 156.4 -3.72%
2010 162.4 -3.83%
2009 168.9 -3.54%
2008 175.1 -0.89%
2007 176.7 1.60%
2006 173.9 4.94%
2005 165.7 7.12%
2004 154.7