2023 Montreal police report a 12% overall crime increase, driven by hate crimes, assaults, and car thefts.

Montreal police reported a 12% increase in overall crime in 2023, despite a 26% decrease in homicides. Hate crimes, assaults, and car thefts saw significant increases, with assaults rising by 13.4%. The total number of crimes against the person increased by 13.2% compared to 2022. The report noted a 24.5% increase in Criminal Code offences in 2023 compared to the five-year average.

June 03, 2024
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