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Table 7.6 Solved homicides, by accused–victim relationship, 2005 to 2010
Table summary
This table displays the results of table 7.6 solved homicides 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, calculated using number units of measure (appearing as column headers).
  2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  number
Total 504 468 426 425 457 416
SpouseNote 1 75 78 63 62 65 65
Parent 22 32 21 23 34 25
Other family relationship 65 57 52 56 53 50
Other intimate relationship 17 16 19 27 23 24
Acquaintance 160 145 135 148 153 142
Criminal relationshipNote 2 74 61 64 38 45 36
Stranger 88 75 70 70 83 72
Relationship unknown 3 4 2 1 1 2
Note: Accused data have been revised according to updates provided by police services.
1. Comprises current and former legally married, common-law, and same-sex couples.
2. Includes male and female prostitutes, drug dealers and their clients, loansharks and gang members.
Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM table 253-0006.
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