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.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.'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 |