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Ottawa's crime rate rose in 2025, driven by theft, arson, and robberies, though homicides and other serious crimes fell.
Ottawa's crime rate rose to 4,494 incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, surpassing Ontario's average, driven by increases in theft, arson, auto theft, and harassment.
Violent crimes rose 3%, and robberies jumped 15%, while intimate partner violence increased 9%.
Despite this, homicides, shootings, hate crimes, sexual violations, and break-ins declined.
The Crime Severity Index stayed below the provincial average at 55.8, though assaults pressured it upward.
Police response times slowed due to higher demand and strain.
Population growth and economic pressures are cited as key factors amid ongoing concerns about public safety in downtown areas.
La tasa de delincuencia de Ottawa aumentó en 2025, impulsada por robos, incendios provocados y robos, aunque los homicidios y otros delitos graves cayeron.