The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Incidence of selected types of crime |
|---|---|
| Target |
No specific target |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the incidence rate of selected types of crime. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada, provinces and territories |
| Unit of measurement |
Rate per 100,000 population |
| Calculations |
Not applicable |
| Comments and limitations |
During the production of each year's crime statistics, data from the previous year are revised to reflect any updates or changes that have been received from the police services. The total line "Total violent Criminal Code violations" aggregates the selected types of crime reported in the chart above, as well as a few violation types not reported in the chart, including: Total assaults against a peace officer, Total other assaults, Total firearms, use of, discharge, pointing, Total forcible confinement or kidnapping, Total abduction, Extortion, Criminal harassment, Indecent/Harassing communications, Total offences in relation to sexual services, Total other violent violations. See source table for all violation types. |