Canada recorded its largest year-over-year drop in homicides since 1986, with the national rate falling 16% in 2025.
Statistics Canada reported 672 homicides for the year, down 125 from the previous year's total.
The decline was broad-based, affecting both male and female victims.
Among those killed, 175 were women and girls, a decrease of 67 from 2024.
The number of men and boys killed fell by 53, totaling 494 victims.
This data point represents a significant statistical shift in long-term crime trends, offering a rare positive indicator in a category that has seen persistent volatility in recent decades.