MONTREAL — While murders were down, the overall crime rate in Montreal was up in 2023, largely driven by offences such as assaults, robberies and car thefts, police announced.

The force’s 2023 annual report published Monday found that Criminal Code infractions were up 12 per cent from 2022 and were 24.5 per cent higher than the average of the previous five years.

MONTREAL — While murders were down, the overall crime rate in Montreal was up in 2023, largely driven by offences such as assaults, robberies and car thefts, police…{ai:summary}<p>Crime in Montreal is on the rise, with assaults, robberies, and car thefts driving the increase in Criminal Code infractions by 12% in 2023. Despite a decrease in murders, overall crime rates are up, painting a grim picture of the city's safety. #crime</p>

Homicides down, but overall crime rose in Montreal in 2023: police

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