Toronto

Canada's financial and commercial capital, recognized globally for its diverse population and towering modern skyline.

80/100

Toronto Safety Score

Very Safe

Ranked #12 out of 56 communities

Police Reported Crime Data

Total Crimes (2024)

308,189

↑ 3.0%

Historical Trend (1998 - 2024)

Clearance Rate

30.3%

Cases solved by police

93,498 Solved214,691 Unsolved

Most Common

Property Crime

67%

Property

Violent

Other

Top 5 Reported Violations

Most frequent specific criminal code violations in 2024.

Historical Trend by Violation

No trend data available.

Safety Scores & Indices

Crime & Safety Overview

Data: 2024

Safety Score2024

Rank #12 of 56 areas

CSI: 59.4 (lower = safer)

Year-over-Year

2024

Overall↑ 0.6%

Violent↑ 5.1%

Non-Violent↓ 2.2%

CSI Trend

Toronto

🇨🇦 Canada Avg

Crime Breakdown2024

Violent

62.1%CSI 82.7

Non-Violent

37.9%CSI 50.5

Comparison

24% BELOW NATL AVG

Toronto

59.4

Ontario Avg

60.7

Canada Avg

77.9

Crime Severity Index — lower is safer

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

32.8%

Percentage of reported crimes cleared by charge or otherwise. Higher rates indicate better police case resolution.

Hate crime data shown for Ontario (provincial level)

Hate Crimes

2024

2,575↑3.0%vs 2023

Police-reported hate crime incidents in Ontario

Hate Crime Trend (2014–2024)

Click on chart to view sub-categories for that year

By Motivation

Sub-categories based on national distribution

In 2024, Ontario recorded 2,575 police-reported hate crimes, an increase of 3.0% from 2023. The most common motivation was Race or ethnicity (1,190 incidents, 46% of total), with Jewish being the most targeted group (580 incidents). Religion-motivated crimes totalled 846 (33%).

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0066-01 — Police-reported hate crime

Homicides

2024

133↑11.8%vs 2023

Homicide victims in Toronto

(1.90 per 100k)

Homicide Trend (1981–2024)

Click on chart to view methods breakdown for that year

By Method

133 victims(+11.8%)Methods based on national distribution

🔫Shooting

28636.3%

🔪Stabbing

25031.7%

👊Beating

13116.6%

📋Other methods used

445.6%

⛓️Strangulation

313.9%

❓Methods used unknown

293.7%

🔥Fire (burns or suffocation)

172.2%

Homicide rate:1.90 per 100,000

In 2024, Toronto recorded 133 homicide victims, an increase of 11.8% from 2023. The most common method was Shooting (286 victims, 36.3% of total), followed by Stabbing (250 victims, 31.7%). The homicide rate was 1.90 per 100,000 population.

Source: Statistics Canada, Homicide Survey — Tables 35-10-0068-01, 35-10-0069-01, 35-10-0071-01

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

6,202,225

Population

$85,000

Median Income

13.3%

Unemployment

65.1%

Homeownership

👥 Population

39.6

Median Age

4.6%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$97,000

Median Household Income

$129,000

Average Household Income

10.2%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

64.6%

Participation Rate

56.1%

Employment Rate

13.3%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

737,285

High School

1,289,080

Postsecondary

3,152,775

Bachelor's+

1,967,605

🏠 Housing

$1,112,000

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,618

Avg. Monthly Rent

$2,108

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

3,501,275

Visible Minorities

2,862,850

Immigrants

44,635

Indigenous Identity

According to the 2021 Census, Toronto had a population of 6,202,225 (+4.6% change from 2016) with a median age of 39.6. The median after-tax household income was $85,000, and the unemployment rate was 13.3%. Homeownership rate was 65.1% with an average dwelling value of $1,112,000.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

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Adult vs Youth Charged

2024

101,307

Adults Charged

+7.3% YoY

5,845

Youth Charged

+3.2% YoY

5.5%

Youth Share

107,152

Total Charged

Adult rate: 1250.8 per 100,000

Youth rate: 1186.3 per 100,000

2024

Adults: 101,307

Youth: 5,845

Adults (left axis) Youth (right axis)

Dual-axis: each line has its own scale · Click to view year details

Adult Δ (1998–2024)

+56.2%

Youth Δ (1998–2024)

-57.9%

In 2024, Toronto recorded 101,307 adults charged and 5,845 youth charged across all Criminal Code violations. Youth accounted for 5.5% of all persons charged. Since 1998, youth charges have changed by -57.9%, while adult charges changed by +56.2%.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01 — Incident-based crime statistics

🖥️Cybercrime🟢 BELOW AVG

2024

142.3per 100,000 population

+341%

Since 2014

2022

Peak Year

241.6

Peak Rate

Years of Data

vs National Average▼ 43% below

This Location142.3

National Avg249.2

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year

Cybercrime in Toronto reached 142.3 per 100,000 in 2024, down from a peak of 241.6 in 2022, 43% below the national average.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0002. Click chart to select year.

🚗Motor Vehicle Theft🟠 HIGH

2024

22,770incidents

325.2 per 100,000 population

-21%

Since 1998

4.8%

Solved Rate

2023

Peak Year

7.4%

CSI Impact

Persons Charged658

👤 Adults: 573 (87%)🧑 Youth: 85 (13%)

+ 55 youth diverted (not charged)

Very low — most thefts go unsolved

How Cases Are Cleared

Cleared by Charge837 (77%)

Cleared Otherwise256 (23%)

"Cleared otherwise" includes cases where charges cannot be laid (e.g., suspect deceased, diplomatic immunity, victim declines).

Unfounded Reports

399

1.7%

of all reported MVT

vs National Average▲ 40% above

This Location325.2

National Avg232.5

Rate per 100KNational AvgPeak Year (2023)

Toronto recorded 22,770 motor vehicle thefts in 2024 (325.2 per 100K), down from a peak rate of 421.5 in 2023. Only 4.8% of cases are solved, making it one of the hardest crimes for police to clear.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177. Click chart to select year.

🔫

Firearms & Weapons

2024

Incidents

3,239

▼ 5.3% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

32.9

Breakdown

Possession of weapons

3,08465.2%

Discharge firearm

1,19325.2%

Pointing a firearm

3587.6%

Unsafe storage

491%

Weapons trafficking

410.9%

Firearms Act

20%

💊

Drug Offences

2024

Incidents

3,894

▲ 6.0% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

55.6

Breakdown

Other drug trafficking

1,70767.9%

Cocaine trafficking

80832.1%

Cannabis possession

00%

Cannabis trafficking

00%

🏠

Property Crime

2024

Incidents

309,924

▲ 1.3% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

3521.8

Breakdown

Theft under $5K

165,63564.1%

Motor vehicle theft

33,28712.9%

Mischief

33,28712.9%

Break & Enter

19,4637.5%

Theft over $5K

5,2552%

Arson

9620.4%

Shoplifting $5K+

4380.2%

🔪

Violent Crime

2024

Incidents

111,464

▲ 5.4% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

1229.0

Breakdown

Assault Level 1

43,26452.4%

Assault Level 2

15,42818.7%

Robbery

8,0559.8%

Criminal Harassment

7,6659.3%

Sexual Assault L1

7,3538.9%

Assault Level 3

4610.6%

Uttering Threats

3580.4%

💰

Fraud & Identity Crime

2024

Incidents

44,240

▲ 5.0% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

412.4

Breakdown

Identity Fraud

4,44488.1%

Identity Theft

59911.9%

🔞

Sexual Violence

2024

Content warning: This section contains data about sexual offences

Total Incidents

9,120

▲ 7.9% vs 2023

SA L1 Rate / 100K

83.4

Breakdown

Sexual Assault L1

7,35380.6%

Violations Against Children

8329.1%

Non-consensual Images

4905.4%

Voyeurism

3373.7%

Sexual Assault L2

981.1%

Sexual Assault L3

100.1%

🏚️

Breaking & Entering

2024

Incidents

19,463

▼ 6.7% vs 2023

Rate per 100K

200.5

Breakdown

Standard B&E

19,44299.9%

B&E to Steal Firearm

140.1%

🍺

Substance-Related Crime

2024

Total Incidents

10,586

▼ 1.4% vs 2023

Drug Rate / 100K

55.6

Breakdown

Impaired Driving

6,69263.2%

Drug Violations

3,89436.8%

Cannabis Possession

00%

Cannabis Trafficking

00%

Toronto

Ontario, Canada

Population

6,372,561

Established

1834

Climate

Humid Continental

Key Industries

Finance, Technology, Media, Real Estate

Police Service

Toronto Police Service (TPS)

Wikipedia Police

About Toronto

Toronto is the capital province of Ontario and the most populous city in Canada. It is widely recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world. Toronto's massive metropolitan area is the anchor of the Golden Horseshoe industrial region.

Demographics & Economy

$95,000

Median Income

39.3 years

Median Age

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

88/100

Transit Score

$1097k

Avg Home Price

$2450/mo

Avg 1-Bed Rent

EnglishMandarinCantonesePunjabi+2

Top Languages

45%

Higher Education

Livability Score

79/100 Score

Cost of Living Index

140Very High

National Baseline = 100

Geography & Infrastructure

5,905.71 km²

Land Area

1,079 / km²

Density

167 per 100k

Police Density

Hospitals

150

Fire Stations

Climate & Weather

Annual historical averages

July High

26.6°C

Jan Low

-6.7°C

Annual Rain

714 mm

Annual Snow

122 cm

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References & Sources

Wikipedia

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Statistics Canada

Crime statistics, population & census data

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Crime data sourced from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey via Statistics Canada. Last updated for the most recent available reference year.

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Socioeconomic Profile

Census 2021

6,202,225

Population

$85,000

Median Income

13.3%

Unemployment

65.1%

Homeownership

👥 Population

39.6

Median Age

4.6%

Growth (2016–2021)

💰 Income

$97,000

Median Household Income

$129,000

Average Household Income

10.2%

Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)

💼 Labour

64.6%

Participation Rate

56.1%

Employment Rate

13.3%

Unemployment Rate

🎓 Education (25–64)

No Certificate

737,285

High School

1,289,080

Postsecondary

3,152,775

Bachelor's+

1,967,605

🏠 Housing

$1,112,000

Avg. Dwelling Value

$1,618

Avg. Monthly Rent

$2,108

Avg. Mortgage Cost

🌍 Diversity

3,501,275

Visible Minorities

2,862,850

Immigrants

44,635

Indigenous Identity

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021

Toronto Safety Score

Police Reported Crime Data

308,189

30.3%

Property Crime

Top 5 Reported Violations

Historical Trend by Violation

Safety Scores & Indices

Crime & Safety Overview

Safety Score2024

Year-over-Year

CSI Trend

Crime Breakdown2024

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing

🌍 Diversity

Adult vs Youth Charged

Firearms & Weapons

Drug Offences

Property Crime

Violent Crime

Fraud & Identity Crime

Sexual Violence

Breaking & Entering

Substance-Related Crime

Toronto

About Toronto

Demographics & Economy

Geography & Infrastructure

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Crime & Safety Overview

Safety Score2024

Year-over-Year

CSI Trend

Crime Breakdown2024

Comparison

Police & Justice

Clearance Rate2024

Hate Crimes

Homicides

Socioeconomic Profile

👥 Population

💰 Income

💼 Labour

🎓 Education (25–64)

🏠 Housing