Sask. reported highest in nation for violent-related crimes: Statistics Canada

A new report out from Statistics Canada shows that violent-related crimes involving firearms have gone up since 2021.

A new report out from Statistics Canada shows that violent-related crimes involving firearms have gone up since 2021.

Canada saw an increase of 8.9 per cent, putting the national rate at 36.7. That rate is calculated at per 100,000 people.

The agency is also saying this is the highest national rate recorded since they started recording data back in 2009.

Saskatchewan was rated the highest province in Canada for these crimes with the rate sitting at 109.6 per cent. The province did report a seven per cent drop in violent crimes between 2021 and 2022.

When considering per capita rates, places with lower populations often have high rates, despite fewer actual instances of violent crime when compared to places like Ontario.

There is still cause for concern though. Among Canada’s cities, Regina posted the highest rate and the highest percentage of firearm-related violent crime.

The Regina Police Service (RPS) says firearms are becoming more prevalent in cities across Canada and Regina is no different.