Number of Youths Accused of Murder Nearly Tripled in 2022: StatCan

Statistics Canada also said the overall homicide rate increased by eight percent in 2022—the fourth consecutive increase in the murder rate.

A new Statistics Canada report says that in 2022, 90 homicides were committed by those under the age of 18, compared with 33 the year before. The Canadian Press/Graeme Roy

The number of youths under age 18 charged or accused of murder in 2022 was nearly three times that of the previous year, according to Statistics Canada.

Researchers found that in 2022, 90 homicides were committed by those under the age of 18, compared with 33 the year before. The 10-year average of youths involved in murders annually is 39, StatCan said.