
Anthony Doob
Anthony Doob is a retired criminologist from the University of Toronto, known for his expertise in criminal justice and crime trends in Canada. He has provided insights into the dynamics of homicide rates and the implications of crime policy, emphasizing the need for data-driven approaches in understanding public safety.
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Anthony Doob, a professor emeritus of criminology at the University of Toronto, said he questions the need for bail reform when statistics show crime rates went down.
StatsCan report shows drop in crime rates in 2025, raising questions about bail reform legislationThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-07-25
Anthony Doob, a retired criminologist at the University of Toronto, noted that murders were actually more prevalent in the early 1990s.
Murders dropped sharply in several major Canadian cities last year, data showThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-01-20





