Hub Podcasts Violent crime has surged nationwide
Nov 13, 2025
In this discussion, Dave Snow, an associate professor and expert on violent crime, reveals alarming statistics on rising crime rates across Canada and suggests critical policy reforms needed to tackle the crisis. Felice Chin, Alberta Bureau Chief, scrutinizes Prime Minister Carney's pipeline promises, weighing regional perspectives and the political climate. Alicia Plinincich, a financial strategist, analyzes the implications of Canada’s rising debt and its potential manageability despite economic challenges. The conversation offers profound insights into pressing national issues.
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Violent Crime Rising Nationally
- Violent crime has risen across nearly every major Canadian city over the last decade using three-year rolling averages.
- The violent crime severity index increased in 19 of 20 census metropolitan areas, showing the trend is widespread and growing.
Prairie Cities Show Disproportionate Violence
- Prairie cities record the highest violent crime rates, often double other large centres.
- Winnipeg stands out with the highest homicide and very high robbery rates compared to most other cities.
Smaller Cities Catching Up
- Smaller census metropolitan areas are matching or exceeding larger centres in violent crime growth.
- Moncton and St. John's currently have some of the highest violent crime rates in the 20 areas studied.