The dataset includes crime statistics from law enforcement agencies operating in Nova Scotia. It is based on police-reported incidents of crime reported through the national Uniform Crime Reporting Survey (UCR). Statistics include the Crime Severity Index (CSI), the Violent Crime Severity Index (VCSI), and the Non-violent Crime Severity Index (NVCSI). Data source: Statistics Canada.

Incident-based crime statistics (actual incidents, rate per 100,000 population, percentage change in rate, unfounded incidents, percent unfounded, total cleared, cleared by charge, cleared otherwise, persons charged, adults charged, youth charged / not charged), by detailed violations (violent, property, traffic, drugs, other Federal Statutes), police services in the Atlantic provinces (Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick), 1998 to 2023.

Crime severity index (violent, non-violent, youth) and weighted clearance rates (violent, non-violent), police services in the Atlantic provinces (Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick), 1998 to 2023.

This statistic shows the rate of violent crimes in Canada in 2023, by territory or province. There were roughly 1,612.08 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in Nova Scotia, Canada in 2023.

The dataset includes incident-based crime statistics at the provincial and police service level . Statistics include the number of incidents of offences and rates per 100,000 population for Criminal Code violations (excluding traffic), violent Criminal Code violations, property crime violations, and other Criminal Code violations. Data source: Statistics Canada.

This dataset provides data on the level of perceived safety from crime felt by Nova Scotians walking alone in their area at night and is based on a question included in the Atlantic Quarterly survey administered by Corporate Research Associates (CRA)

The dataset includes incident-based crime statistics at the provincial level. Statistics included in the dataset are the number of youth charged or not charged, and rates per 100,000 youth population for total Criminal Code violations (excluding traffic), total violent Criminal Code violations, total property crime violations, and total other Criminal Code violations. Data source: Statistics Canada.

This statistic shows the Crime Severity Index in Canada for 2023, by province. In 2023, the Crime Severity Index in the Northwest Territories stood at 473.72. Crime Severity IndexThe Crime Severity Index (CSI) was developed by Statistics Canada and first released in 2009. Its creation was meant to address the shortcomings of the traditionally measured crime rate which is simply a count of all crimes per 1,000 people. In contrast, the CSI is a measure of all crimes, weighted by seriousness (length of judicial sentencing). One of the shortcomings of the standard crime rate is that a petty theft receives the same weight as more serious crimes like murder and rape. Compounding this is the fact that minor violations are far more numerous than severe crimes. The consequence is that fluctuations in the number of minor crimes greatly impact the crime rate, while fluctuations of more serious crimes will go relatively unnoticed. In this scenario it would be possible for minor crimes to be decreasing and serious crimes to be increasing with the net effect of the overall crime rate dropping and portraying an inaccurate picture of crime and public safety. Although the annual trend has been the same between the CSI and the standard crime rate a look at the details reveals differences. For instance, in 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador was the sixth most violent province in Canada based on the standard violent crime rate but was only the seventh most violent province in Canada based on the violent crime severity index. This would indicate that the majority of violent crime in the province is of a less serious nature.

The dataset includes incident-based crime statistics at the provincial and police service level. Statistics include the number of incidents of offences and rates per 100,000 population for the following offences: Homicide, Attempted murder , Sexual assault (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Total sexual violations against children, Assault (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Total robbery, Total breaking and entering, Total theft of motor vehicle, Total impaired driving, Total drug violations, Possession (cannabis), Possession, (cocaine), Possession (other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act drugs), Cannabis (trafficking, production or distribution), Cocaine (trafficking, production or distribution), Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act drugs (trafficking, production or distribution). Data source: Statistics Canada.

This table contains 487 series, with data for years 1962 - 2000 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (16 items: Canada;Newfoundland and Labrador;Prince Edward Island;Nova Scotia; ...); Type of offence (31 items: All offences, total;Criminal Code, total;Crimes of violence;Murder; ...).

This dataset provides data on the level of perceived safety from crime when home at night reported by Nova Scotians and is based on a question included in the Atlantic Quarterly survey administered by Corporate Research Associates (CRA).

74,67 (Index) in 2023.

[ARCHIVED] Community Counts data is retained for archival purposes only, such as research, reference and record-keeping. This data has not been maintained or updated. Users looking for the latest information should refer to Statistics Canada’s Census Program (https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/index-eng.cfm?MM=1) for the latest data, including detailed results about Nova Scotia.

This table reports youth criminal activity. Geographies available: police districts

The financial expenditures of Correctional Services to administer custodial and community-based sentences in the province. This dataset provides financial information such as the gross expenditures on Nova Scotia Corrections; the per capita expenditures on Nova Scotia Corrections, which is calculated using the total population in Nova Scotia; and the average daily cost in adult custody in Nova Scotia, which is calculated using the adult offender population in adult facilities. Fluctuations in the cost of Corrections may be driven by a number of factors, including but not limited to: the level of crime, legislative and policy responses to crime, sentencing practices, and administrative changes relating to organizational structure and the delivery of services, as well as changes in salaries and benefits for staff. The source for the financial information is the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, Financial Services Corporate Service Unit (CSU). Population data is sourced from Statistics Canada Table 17-10-0009-01 (formerly CANSIM 051-0005) -Population estimates, quarterly.

Number and rate (per 100,000 population) of homicide victims, Canada and Census Metropolitan Areas, 1981 to 2023.

This dataset provides information on the percentage of individuals in Nova Scotia adult correctional facilities by gender and admission status (e.g., remand, or sentenced custody, or other temporary detention). Percentage calculations exclude records where the gender of the individual is unknown. Data source: Justice Enterprise Information Network (JEIN), Nova Scotia Department of Justice.

This table contains 12432 series, with data for years 1977 - 1997 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada;Newfoundland and Labrador;Prince Edward Island;Nova Scotia; ...); Offences (148 items: Total, all incidents;Total, all Criminal Code offences, including traffic;Total, Criminal Code, excluding traffic;Total, crimes of violence; ...); Statistics (6 items: Total, persons charged;Adults charged;Youths charged;Rate, total persons charged; ...).

This dataset lists the location of Department of Justice victim services offices throughout the province.

This statistic shows the homicide rate in Canada in 2023, by province. In 2023, the highest homicide rate was in the Northwest Territories with 13.34 murders per 100,000 residents.

This dataset lists the location of provincial correctional facilities for youth and adults, and community corrections offices.