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Chart 2.2
Level 1 assault the most common offence against current
and former spouses, criminal harassment and threats more common among ex-spouses , 2007
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1.
Includes robbery, unlawfully causing bodily
harm, discharge firearm with intent, assault against peace-public officer,
criminal negligence causing bodily harm, other assaults, kidnapping, hostage-taking,
explosives causing death/bodily harm, arson, and other violent violations.
Note(s): Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Data are not nationally
representative. The Incident-based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey collected
data from 153 police services representing approximately 94%
of the population of Canada in 2007. Hamilton Police Service is excluded
from the analysis due to data quality of the relationship variable. Excludes
incidents where the sex and/or age of the victim was unknown. Includes victims
aged 15 to 98. Current spouse includes legally married and
common-law partners. Ex-spouse includes separated and divorced partners.
Source(s): Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Incident-based
Uniform Crime Reporting Survey.
