Amid the calls for justice reform when it comes to bail and how to deal with young offenders, there are some positive signs that crime is decreasing across the city. New data from the Toronto Police Services Board shows a significant drop in auto thefts, homicides, and gun violence.

“Homicides have decreased by 51 per cent, for a total of 30 compared to 61 at the same time last year. Shootings and firearm discharges are down 40 per cent. And finally, Chair, so far this year as of this week, we have seized 405 crime guns,” said Acting Deputy Chief Joe Matthews.

Property crimes have also declined, with auto thefts seeing a 33 per cent drop compared to this time last year. Break and enters are down by 13 per cent, with 613 fewer incidents compared to the same time in 2024.

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