Sexual Violence in Canada: Stats Canada

Published On: April 30, 2023

Canada releases its findings of Incident-based crime statistics in Canada every year. In the most recent year of data, incidents of sexual assault reported to police were at their highest in Canada since 1996.

These statistics represent police-reported crime — but sexual violence is also vastly under-reported.

Learn more in our infographic below.

This is an infographic about sexual violence prevalence in Canada.Canada releases its findings of Incident-based crime statistics in Canada every year. These statistics represent police-reported crime. Sexual violence is increasing in Canada. But it's also vastly under-reported. IN THE MOST RECENT YEAR OF DATA... There was an 18% increase in sexual assaults reported to police than in the previous year. Sexual assault rates are at their highest in Canada since 1996. Some populations - youth, Indigenous women & girls, people with disabilities - are more vulnerable to being targeted for sexual violence. The number of sexual assaults reported to police is an underestimation of the true extent of sexual assault in Canada. Recent data shows that only 6% of all sexual assaults experienced by older youth and adults were brought to the attention of police (Statistics Canada). Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) includes over 30 community-based sexual assault centres in Ontario. This infographic was compiled using data from Incident-based crime statistics (Statistics Canada) released in 2022. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, go to: www.sexualassaultsupport.ca/get-help/

This is an infographic about sexual violence prevalence in Canada.

Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) includes over 30 community-based sexual assault centres in Ontario. This infographic was compiled using data from Incident-based crime statistics (Statistics Canada) released in 2022. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, go to: https://sexualassaultsupport.ca/get-help/

Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!

  • “Safe Night Out” Bill 124, An Act to amend the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act respecting training on sexual violence and harassment: Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) responds

    About us The Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) is an equity-seeking network of community-based rape crisis/sexual assault centres across Ontario, committed to leading social transformation that prevents and [...]

    Published On: May 25, 2023

  • May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month

    While anyone can experience sexual violence, social and systemic issues have a role to play in the prevalence of sexual violence. Some people are more vulnerable to being targeted [...]

    Published On: May 7, 2023

  • Sexual Violence in Canada: Stats Canada

    Canada releases its findings of Incident-based crime statistics in Canada every year. In the most recent year of data, incidents of sexual assault reported to police were at their [...]

    Published On: April 30, 2023