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- Overall, just over one-third (34%) of residents of the territories aged 15 years and over reported being victimized at least once in the previous 12 months.
- Close to one-half (46%) of all self-reported incidents in the territories in 2009 were violent, with assault being the most common crime reported.
- In 2009, about 13,400 crimes against households were reported in the territories. Theft of household property was the most common, accounting for about 4 in 10 of such incidents
- Both the violent victimization rates and household victimization rates were generally similar across the territories. Overall, the rate of violent victimization (excluding spousal violence) for the territories was 190 incidents per 1,000 population, while the household victimization rate was 379 incidents per 1,000 households.
- More than three-quarters of non-spousal violent incidents (78%) were said to be related to alcohol or drug use by the perpetrator. Among spousal violence victims, about two-thirds (65%Note E: Use with caution) indicated that their current or former spouse had been drinking during the violent incidents.
- A weapon was present in close to one-quarter (24%Note E: Use with caution) of non-spousal violent incidents, and more than one-third (36%) of violent incidents resulted in physical injuries.
- The severity of spousal violence tends to increase with the number of incidents. About two-thirds (65%Note E: Use with caution) of those who were victims of 10 or more incidents in the previous 5 years reported experiencing the most severe forms of spousal violence. This compares to 28%Note E: Use with caution of those who suffered fewer than five incidents.
- In 2009, 3 in 10 incidents in (30%) in the territories were reported to police services. This figure was similar in the provinces, where 31% of incidents were reported to police services. Non-violent crimes in the territories were more likely to be reported to police when there was a police detachment in the community.
- More than 9 in 10 residents of the territories reported being satisfied with their personal safety, a finding that was similar for women (90%) and men (92%).
- Overall, most residents in the territories had a positive opinion of their local police service. However, Aboriginal people in the territories were somewhat more likely than non-Aboriginal people to report being dissatisfied with police.
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