To see either trends in criminal activity or potential bias in arrests by law enforcement agents can be interesting if you look at the age and sex of those who are accused of specific crimes. Below are a few key stats regarding homicide accusations.
First, the number of accusations has been dropping. In 2010, 512 men were accused and 66 women were accused. In 2014, just 376 men were accused and 55 women were accused. Men trended down the whole time, while women dropped to 54, then jumped back up to 55. Still, both show an overall downward trend.
Most of the men accused, year in and year out, are between the ages of 18 and 24. In 2010, a full 171 men were in this age bracket. In 2014, it had fallen to 111, but it was still the largest grouping since there was an overall drop, as well. This age group was the only one to break into tripped digits for the five years being reported.
So, do women follow the same trend? They do in some cases. In 2010, women in that age group clocked in with 20 accusations. In 2014, it had dropped to 15. There are outliers in this group, though. Twenty was the most in 2010, but 15 women were in their 30s in 2014, tied for the most. In 2011, a total of 17 women were between 25 and 29, 11 were in their 30s and 10 were in their 40s. For the same year, just 10 were between 18 and 24.
While age may not lead to stereotyping as often for women, it could lead to it for men, as they more solidly fit the same profile every year. If you've been accused, you need to know what rights you have in Ontario.
Source: Statcan, "Victims and persons accused of homicide, by age and sex," accessed June 03, 2016
No Comments
Leave a comment