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Toronto Sun
15-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Crime stats down across board so far in 2025, Toronto chief tells police board
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw speaks to media in Toronto on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Photo by Christopher Katsarov / THE CANADIAN PRESS Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says crime statistics are down across the board. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Speaking to the Toronto Police Service Board on Wednesday, Demkiw said auto thefts have decreased so far this year by nearly 39%, home invasions by 42% with 33 fewer incidents, homicides by 67% (11 compared to 33 at this time last year) and shootings by 46% for a total of 85, which is 73 fewer than at this time last year. Demkiw also said nearly 323 arrests have been made related to firearms. Meanwhile, Toronto Police chief Supt. Mandeep Mann said police response times have also decreased. Mann said at this time last year, police had a priority 1 average response time of 18.1 minutes, but it has been consistently holding at about 13 minutes or lower for the first four months of the year. HATE CRIMES JUMPED AGAIN IN 2024 The 2024 Toronto Police Annual Hate Crime Report, however, said reported hated crimes increased by 19% last year for a total of 443 compared to 372 in 2023. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Still, this marks a slower rate of increase than the 46% jump police reported between 2022 and 2023 — a total of 246 in 2022 and then 372 in 2023. The report also showed an 84% increase in the number of individuals charged with hate-motivated offences compared to the year before. In total, 115 people were charged in 2024, up from 63 in 2023. So far in 2025, there has been a 47% decrease in reported hate crimes compared to the same time last year. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Also of note, 209 hate-motivated criminal charges were laid in 2024 — a 34% increase from the 156 charges laid in 2023. Public streets and transit were the most common locations for reported hate crimes with an 88% increase in incidents on public transit compared to the year before. Religion was the leading motivating factor in 2024 followed by sexual orientation and race/ethnicity, while the most frequently targeted communities were Jewish, 2SLGBTQ+, Black and Muslim people. The report also identified a notable increase in hate crimes targeting the South Asian community, rising from 14 in 2023 to 41 in 2024. The data is based on hate crimes reported to Toronto Police between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024. Read More Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA Relationships Columnists Olympics
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Crime stats down across board so far in 2025, Toronto chief tells police board
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says crime statistics are down across the board. Speaking to the Toronto Police Service Board on Wednesday, Demkiw said auto thefts have decreased so far this year by nearly 39%, home invasions by 42% with 33 fewer incidents, homicides by 67% (11 compared to 33 at this time last year) and shootings by 46% for a total of 85, which is 73 fewer than at this time last year. Demkiw also said nearly 323 arrests have been made related to firearms. Meanwhile, Toronto Police chief Supt. Mandeep Mann said police response times have also decreased. Mann said at this time last year, police had a priority 1 average response time of 18.1 minutes, but it has been consistently holding at about 13 minutes or lower for the first four months of the year. The 2024 Toronto Police Annual Hate Crime Report, however, said reported hated crimes increased by 19% last year for a total of 443 compared to 372 in 2023. Still, this marks a slower rate of increase than the 46% jump police reported between 2022 and 2023 — a total of 246 in 2022 and then 372 in 2023. The report also showed an 84% increase in the number of individuals charged with hate-motivated offences compared to the year before. In total, 115 people were charged in 2024, up from 63 in 2023. So far in 2025, there has been a 47% decrease in reported hate crimes compared to the same time last year. Also of note, 209 hate-motivated criminal charges were laid in 2024 — a 34% increase from the 156 charges laid in 2023. Public streets and transit were the most common locations for reported hate crimes with an 88% increase in incidents on public transit compared to the year before. Religion was the leading motivating factor in 2024 followed by sexual orientation and race/ethnicity, while the most frequently targeted communities were Jewish, 2SLGBTQ+, Black and Muslim people. The report also identified a notable increase in hate crimes targeting the South Asian community, rising from 14 in 2023 to 41 in 2024. The data is based on hate crimes reported to Toronto Police between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024. Three teen boys busted for violent Midtown Toronto robberies Toronto man, 36, wanted after cops probe east-end assault
Hamilton Spectator
14-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Hate crimes in Toronto were up 19 per cent in 2024, but decreasing this year: police
TORONTO - Toronto police say reported hate crimes increased by 19 per cent in 2024, but have significantly dropped so far this year. The annual hate crime report to the Toronto Police Service Board says 443 incidents were reported last year compared to 372 in 2023, marking a slower rate of increase in hate crimes reported between 2023 and 2024. The report says that so far this year, there has been a 47-per-cent decrease in reported hate crimes compared to the same time last year. But police say hate crimes are still a serious concern as many of them are underreported. Police say 115 people were charged with hate-motivated offences in 2024, an 84-per-cent increase compared to the year before. They say 209 hate-motivated criminal charges were laid in 2024, up from 156 charges in 2023. The most frequent targets of hate crimes were the Jewish, LGBTQ+, Black and Muslim communities, police said. 'The report also identified a notable increase in hate crimes targeting the South Asian community, rising from 14 in 2023 to 41 in 2024,' police said in a news release. Streets and public transit were the most common locations for reported hate crimes in Toronto and police say they have partnered with the Toronto Transit Commission to address the issue with several educational campaigns. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 14, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Hate crimes in Toronto were up 19 per cent in 2024, but decreasing this year: police
TORONTO – Toronto police say reported hate crimes increased by 19 per cent in 2024, but have significantly dropped so far this year. The annual hate crime report to the Toronto Police Service Board says 443 incidents were reported last year compared to 372 in 2023, marking a slower rate of increase in hate crimes reported between 2023 and 2024. The report says that so far this year, there has been a 47-per-cent decrease in reported hate crimes compared to the same time last year. But police say hate crimes are still a serious concern as many of them are underreported. Police say 115 people were charged with hate-motivated offences in 2024, an 84-per-cent increase compared to the year before. They say 209 hate-motivated criminal charges were laid in 2024, up from 156 charges in 2023. The most frequent targets of hate crimes were the Jewish, LGBTQ+, Black and Muslim communities, police said. 'The report also identified a notable increase in hate crimes targeting the South Asian community, rising from 14 in 2023 to 41 in 2024,' police said in a news release. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Streets and public transit were the most common locations for reported hate crimes in Toronto and police say they have partnered with the Toronto Transit Commission to address the issue with several educational campaigns. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 14, 2025.
Global News
14-05-2025
- Global News
Hate crimes in Toronto were up 19 per cent in 2024, but decreasing this year: police
Toronto police say reported hate crimes increased by 19 per cent in 2024, but have significantly dropped so far this year. The annual hate crime report to the Toronto Police Service Board says 443 incidents were reported last year compared to 372 in 2023, marking a slower rate of increase in hate crimes reported between 2023 and 2024. The report says that so far this year, there has been a 47-per-cent decrease in reported hate crimes compared to the same time last year. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy But police say hate crimes are still a serious concern as many of them are underreported. Police say 115 people were charged with hate-motivated offences in 2024, an 84-per-cent increase compared to the year before. They say 209 hate-motivated criminal charges were laid in 2024, up from 156 charges in 2023. Story continues below advertisement The most frequent targets of hate crimes were the Jewish, LGBTQ+, Black and Muslim communities, police said. 'The report also identified a notable increase in hate crimes targeting the South Asian community, rising from 14 in 2023 to 41 in 2024,' police said in a news release. Streets and public transit were the most common locations for reported hate crimes in Toronto and police say they have partnered with the Toronto Transit Commission to address the issue with several educational campaigns.
