{"id":9463,"date":"2025-06-02T05:01:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T05:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/?p=9463"},"modified":"2026-06-16T13:39:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:39:54","slug":"safe-neighbourhoods-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/safe-neighbourhoods-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"The Safest Neighbourhoods in Toronto, Based on Police Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for a safe place to live, work, and raise a family in Toronto? Whether you\u2019re moving across the city or settling in for the first time, choosing a safe neighbourhood can offer peace of mind \u2014 and, as a bonus, may even lead to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/home-insurance\/location\/best-home-insurance-quotes-toronto-ontario\/\">cheaper home<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/condo-insurance\/location\/best-condo-insurance-quotes-toronto-ontario\/\">condo<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/tenant-insurance\/location\/best-tenant-insurance-quotes-toronto-ontario\/\">tenant insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this is a big factor in deciding which neighbourhood to live in, consider this from Channelle Cote, AMF- and RIBO-licensed insurance broker at YouSet. \u201cNeighbourhood crime rates can influence insurance pricing, but they\u2019re only one part of the equation. Insurers also consider things like break-in frequency, vehicle theft trends, building type, and even local flood risk, so two neighbourhoods can feel equally \u2018safe\u2019 but still have very different premiums.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what are the safest neighbourhoods in Toronto?\u00a0Based on 2024 crime data from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/data.torontopolice.on.ca\/datasets\/TorontoPS::neighbourhood-crime-rates-open-data\/explore\">Toronto Police Service<\/a>, the safest neighbourhoods in Toronto\u00a0are Henry Farm, Steeles, Yonge-St. Clair, Danforth East York, Maple Leaf, Avondale, and Bayview Woods-Steeles.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bear in mind that while crime statistics are a useful starting point, they don\u2019t necessarily tell the whole story. Everyone\u2019s lived experience is different, so it\u2019s best to combine data and statistics with first-hand insights from locals and your own visit before making a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-callout-block_53aa00cb971b605290a4981db387b77a\" class=\"post-block py-8\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"px-6 py-8 border-l-8 border-indigo-500 rounded-l-lg md:py-11 md:px-12 bg-grayBluish-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"mb-6 text-grayBluish-900 h3\">Key takeaways<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"prose body-2 text-grayBluish-900\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Based on local crime data, the safest neighbourhoods in Toronto are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Henry Farm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Steeles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yonge-St. Clair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Danforth East York<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maple Leaf<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avondale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bayview Woods-Steeles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-henry-farm\">Henry Farm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the eastern part of North York,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/toronto.citynews.ca\/2023\/04\/28\/henry-farm-community-history-toronto\/\">Henry Farm is a family-friendly neighbourhood<\/a>&nbsp;with easy access to Highway 401 and Highway 404. The area features green spaces such as the nearby Sunnybrook Park and is served by several TTC routes, making it well-connected to the rest of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toronto Police data shows that Henry Farm was among the safest neighbourhoods in 2024. It had zero homicides and shootings, and for most violent and property crimes, including robbery, assault, car theft, bicycle theft, and theft from vehicles, it ranked within the lowest 25% of all Toronto neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents appreciate not only the safety but also the strong sense of community. As longtime resident&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/toronto.citynews.ca\/2023\/04\/28\/henry-farm-community-history-toronto\/\">Arline Goldwater shared with CityNews<\/a>, \u201cI didn\u2019t know a thing about the neighbourhood. And now it would take a bomb to get me out of here. The neighbourhood is a big part of it, I have just always been so comfortable here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong>\u00a025,482 (<a href=\"https:\/\/data.torontopolice.on.ca\/datasets\/TorontoPS::neighbourhood-crime-rates-open-data\/explore?location=43.717295%2C-79.376060%2C9.51&amp;showTable=true\">Toronto Police Service<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average rent:<\/strong>\u00a0$1,907 as of October 2024 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www03.cmhc-schl.gc.ca\/hmip-pimh\/en\/TableMapChart\/Table?TableId=2.2.11&amp;GeographyId=2270&amp;GeographyTypeId=3&amp;DisplayAs=Table&amp;GeograghyName=Toronto\">CMHC<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average home sale price:<\/strong>\u00a0$613,000 in May 2025 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/toronto-real-estate\/henry-farm\/trends\">Zolo<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong>\u00a0Don River East Branch &amp; Sheppard Avenue East (north), Victoria Park Avenue (east), Highway 401 (south), Don River East Branch (west) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/city-government\/data-research-maps\/neighbourhoods-communities\/neighbourhood-profiles\/find-your-neighbourhood\/#location=Henry%20Farm&amp;lat=43.771178&amp;lng=-79.341236&amp;zoom=18\">City of Toronto<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Crime type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Neighbourhood rate<\/strong> <em>&nbsp;(per 100,000)<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Average city-wide rate&nbsp;<\/strong> <em>(per 100,00)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Homicide<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Shooting<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Robbery<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11.77<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">98.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Assault<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">451.30<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">784.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Car theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">149.12<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">277.59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft Over $5,000<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">35.32<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">56.29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Break and enter<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">74.56<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">218.45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft from a vehicle<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">109.88<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">235.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Bicycle theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11.77<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">86.35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steeles\">Steeles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the northwestern corner of Scarborough, Steeles is a residential neighbourhood with access to Steeles Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue, as well as Highway 404 for commuters. It offers a mix of quiet residential streets, local parks like Thomson Memorial Park, and convenient shopping options nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With no homicides or shootings reported in the area and lower-than-average rates of robbery, assault, home break-ins, and theft from vehicles, Toronto Police data suggests Steeles was one of the safer neighbourhoods in Toronto in 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longtime resident&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/f334bf0096644d37a0d4a331fbd38107\">Lakshya Selvakumaran<\/a>&nbsp;echoes this sentiment online: \u201cFrom my experience of living in this neighbourhood for about 15 years, I can say that [Steeles] is a highly liveable neighbourhood, ideal from a range of just a single person to a whole family with children. This neighbourhood is park heaven, with seven parks and community recreation facilities within its boundaries.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong>\u00a025,870 (<a href=\"https:\/\/data.torontopolice.on.ca\/datasets\/TorontoPS::neighbourhood-crime-rates-open-data\/explore?location=43.717295%2C-79.376060%2C9.51&amp;showTable=true\">Toronto Police Service<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average rent:<\/strong>\u00a0$1,624 as of October 2024 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www03.cmhc-schl.gc.ca\/hmip-pimh\/en\/TableMapChart\/Table?TableId=2.2.11&amp;GeographyId=2270&amp;GeographyTypeId=3&amp;DisplayAs=Table&amp;GeograghyName=Toronto\">CMHC<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average home sale price:<\/strong>\u00a0$954,000 in May 2025 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/toronto-real-estate\/steeles\/trends\">Zolo<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong>\u00a0Roughly bordered by Steeles Avenue East (north), Kennedy Road (east), McNicoll Avenue (south), and Victoria Park Avenue (west) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/city-government\/data-research-maps\/neighbourhoods-communities\/neighbourhood-profiles\/find-your-neighbourhood\/#location=Steeles&amp;lat=43.81301&amp;lng=-79.321174&amp;zoom=17\">City of Toronto<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Crime type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Neighbourhood rate<\/strong> <em>&nbsp;(per 100,000)<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Average city-wide rate&nbsp;<\/strong> <em>(per 100,00)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Homicide<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Shooting<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Robbery<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">34.79<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">98.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Assault<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">193.27<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">784.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Car theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">166.22<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">277.59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft Over $5,000<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15.46<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">56.29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Break and enter<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">104.37<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">218.45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft from a vehicle<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">57.98<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">235.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Bicycle theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">23.19<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">86.35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"post-cta-block_2aa9a6f769659b4319ca7e893e2e8b2d\" class=\"post-block pt-8 pb-8 lg:pb-20\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lg:flex justify-between items-center gap-x-6 rounded-lg bg-indigo-600 px-8 py-7 shadow-[0_2px_10px_0_theme(colors.surface.background.disabled)]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-white lg:mb-0\">Get the best price on insurance year-after-year<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.app.youset.ca\/start?lng=en&#038;externalId=blog\" class=\"the-button the-button--white !text-text-primary\">Get a quote<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yonge-st-clair\">Yonge-St.Clair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in midtown Toronto, just north of downtown, Yonge-St. Clair is a well-connected neighbourhood recognized for landmarks like the Rosehill Reservoir, the Vale of Avoca bridge, and the historic St. Michael\u2019s Cemetery. It\u2019s also home to small green spaces like the Loring-Wyle Parkette and has access to multiple TTC routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its central location, Toronto Police data shows that Yonge-St. Clair was one of the safest neighbourhoods in 2024. It saw no homicides or shootings and had the lowest robbery rate in the city. It also ranked in the safest 25% of neighbourhoods for assault, car theft, and theft from vehicles\u2014all indicators of a lower-than-average violent and property crime rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked about the neighbourhood on the subreddit,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/askTO\/comments\/xsah5z\/hows_the_yongestclair_area_as_a_place\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">r\/askTO<\/a>, many comments were positive, like this one: \u201cGreat area, very convenient for groceries, parks, amenities and transit access. Safe, quiet area. It just doesn\u2019t have much in the way of bougie\/trendy bars or restaurants if that matters to you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong>\u00a015,336 (<a href=\"https:\/\/data.torontopolice.on.ca\/datasets\/TorontoPS::neighbourhood-crime-rates-open-data\/explore?location=43.717295%2C-79.376060%2C9.51&amp;showTable=true\">Toronto Police Service<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average rent:<\/strong>\u00a0$1,954 as of October 2024 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www03.cmhc-schl.gc.ca\/hmip-pimh\/en\/TableMapChart\/Table?TableId=2.2.11&amp;GeographyId=2270&amp;GeographyTypeId=3&amp;DisplayAs=Table&amp;GeograghyName=Toronto\">CMHC<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average home sale price:<\/strong>\u00a0$1.8 million in May 2025 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/toronto-real-estate\/yonge-st-clair\/trends\">Zolo<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong>\u00a0Roughly bordered by Avenue Road (west), the Kay Gardner Beltline Trail (north), Yonge Street (east), and the Canadian Pacific Railway (south) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/city-government\/data-research-maps\/neighbourhoods-communities\/neighbourhood-profiles\/find-your-neighbourhood\/#location=Yonge-St.Clair&amp;lat=43.687956&amp;lng=-79.397814&amp;zoom=11\">City of Toronto<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Crime type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Neighbourhood rate<\/strong> <em>&nbsp;(per 100,000)<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Average city-wide rate&nbsp;<\/strong> <em>(per 100,00)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Homicide<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Shooting<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Robbery<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6.52<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">98.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Assault<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">358.63<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">784.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Car theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">130.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">277.59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft Over $5,000<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">32.60<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">56.29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Break and enter<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">228.22<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">218.45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft from a vehicle<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65.21<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">235.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Bicycle theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">39.12<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">86.35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-danforth-east-york\">Danforth East York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in Toronto\u2019s east end, Danforth East York is a primarily residential neighbourhood. It offers access to multiple TTC subway stations and bus routes, making it easy to get downtown or to the historic Danforth Music Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also happens to be one of the safest neighbourhoods in Toronto. In 2024, there were no homicides or shootings reported in the area, as well as significantly fewer incidents of robbery, assault, break-ins, and bicycle thefts than in other neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/askTO\/comments\/hrq375\/is_danforth_villageeast_york_a_decent_area_to\/\">Reddit users<\/a>&nbsp;from the area share similar sentiments, with one noting: \u201cIt\u2019s generally very safe, community feel, lots of parks for kids to run around. The best part is how close you are to the Danforth for nearby outings and activities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong>\u00a018,201 (<a href=\"https:\/\/data.torontopolice.on.ca\/datasets\/TorontoPS::neighbourhood-crime-rates-open-data\/explore?location=43.717295%2C-79.376060%2C9.51&amp;showTable=true\">Toronto Police Service<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average rent:<\/strong>\u00a0$1,646 as of October 2024 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www03.cmhc-schl.gc.ca\/hmip-pimh\/en\/TableMapChart\/Table?TableId=2.2.11&amp;GeographyId=2270&amp;GeographyTypeId=3&amp;DisplayAs=Table&amp;GeograghyName=Toronto\">CMHC<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average home sale price:<\/strong>\u00a0$1.3 million in May 2025 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/toronto-real-estate\/danforth-village-east-york\/trends#:~:text=Current%20Danforth%20Village%2DEast%20York,a%20home%20is%2012%20days.\">Zolo<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong>\u00a0Roughly bordered by Pape Avenue (west), Cosburn Avenue (north), Woodbine Avenue (east), and an area just south of Strathmore Boulevard (south) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/city-government\/data-research-maps\/neighbourhoods-communities\/neighbourhood-profiles\/find-your-neighbourhood\/#location=Danforth%20East%20York&amp;lat=43.689475&amp;lng=-79.331357&amp;zoom=11\">City of Toronto<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Crime type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Neighbourhood rate<\/strong> <em>&nbsp;(per 100,000)<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Average city-wide rate&nbsp;<\/strong> <em>(per 100,00)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Homicide<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Shooting<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Robbery<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27.47<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">98.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Assault<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">428.55<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">784.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Car theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">225.26<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">277.59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft Over $5,000<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">43.95<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">56.29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Break and enter<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">109.88<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">218.45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft from a vehicle<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">203.29<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">235.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Bicycle theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27.47<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">86.35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maple-leaf\">Maple Leaf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the central-west part of the city, Maple Leaf is a quiet residential neighbourhood in North York. Its location offers easy access to Highway 401 and Highway 400 for commuters, parks like Maple Leaf Park and Queen\u2019s Greenbelt for outdoor recreation, and nearby schools and community centres for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the data Toronto Police Service released for 2024, Maple Leaf was among the safer neighbourhoods in the city of Toronto. It had notably lower-than-average violent and property crime rates, as well as no homicides or shootings reported in the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, car theft was slightly higher than the city average. So, residents with vehicles may want to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/car-theft-prevention-checklist\/\">take extra precautions<\/a>, like using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/anti-theft-devices-for-cars\/\">steering wheel locks<\/a>&nbsp;or parking in well-lit areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Population:\u00a0<\/strong> 11,198 (<a href=\"https:\/\/data.torontopolice.on.ca\/datasets\/TorontoPS::neighbourhood-crime-rates-open-data\/explore?location=43.717295%2C-79.376060%2C9.51&amp;showTable=true\">Toronto Police Service<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average home sale price:<\/strong>\u00a0$1.2 million in May 2025 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/toronto-real-estate\/maple-leaf\/trends\">Zolo<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong>\u00a0Roughly bordered by Highway 401 (north), the Canadian National Railway (east), Lawrence Avenue West (south), and Culford Road (west) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/city-government\/data-research-maps\/neighbourhoods-communities\/neighbourhood-profiles\/find-your-neighbourhood\/#location=Maple%20Leaf&amp;lat=43.715639&amp;lng=-79.480717&amp;zoom=11\">City of Toronto<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Crime type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Neighbourhood rate<\/strong> <em>&nbsp;(per 100,000)<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Average city-wide rate&nbsp;<\/strong> <em>(per 100,00)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Homicide<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Shooting<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Robbery<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17.86<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">98.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Assault<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">410.79<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">784.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Car theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">384.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">277.59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft Over $5,000<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">26.79<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">56.29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Break and enter<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">151.81<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">218.45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft from a vehicle<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">133.95<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">235.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Bicycle theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8.93<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">86.35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-avondale\">Avondale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in central North York, Avondale is a primarily residential neighbourhood prized for its easy access to Highway 401 and multiple TTC routes, making commuting straightforward. The area is also near local parks such as Avondale Park and Oriole Park, and is close to shopping hubs like Bayview Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only is getting around Toronto from Avondale relatively easy, but it\u2019s also a pretty safe spot to call home. In 2024, the neighbourhood reported no homicides or shootings, with robbery rates below the city average. It also ranks in the lowest 25% for violent crimes like assault, as well as property crimes such as car theft, theft from a vehicle, and theft over $5,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong>\u00a016,084 (<a href=\"https:\/\/data.torontopolice.on.ca\/datasets\/TorontoPS::neighbourhood-crime-rates-open-data\/explore?location=43.717295%2C-79.376060%2C9.51&amp;showTable=true\">Toronto Police Service<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average home sale price:<\/strong>\u00a0$812,000 in May 2025 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/brampton-real-estate\/avondale\/trends\">Zolo<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong>\u00a0Roughly bordered by Yonge Street (west), Sheppard Avenue East (north), Bayview Avenue (east), and Highway 401 (south) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/city-government\/data-research-maps\/neighbourhoods-communities\/neighbourhood-profiles\/find-your-neighbourhood\/#location=Avondale&amp;lat=43.761047&amp;lng=-79.400785&amp;zoom=11\">City of Toronto<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Crime type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Neighbourhood rate<\/strong> <em>&nbsp;(per 100,000)<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Average city-wide rate&nbsp;<\/strong> <em>(per 100,00)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Homicide<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Shooting<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Robbery<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17.86<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">98.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Assault<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">410.79<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">784.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Car theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">384.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">277.59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft Over $5,000<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">26.79<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">56.29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Break and enter<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">151.81<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">218.45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft from a vehicle<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">133.95<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">235.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Bicycle theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8.93<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">86.35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bayview-woods-steeles\">Bayview Woods-Steeles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the northeastern part of North York, Bayview Woods-Steeles is known for its family-friendly atmosphere. The neighbourhood features landmarks such as Bayview Village Mall and East Don Parklands, with easy access to major roads like Bayview Avenue and Steeles Avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on data reported by the Toronto Police Service, Bayview Woods-Steeles was among the safer neighbourhoods in Toronto in 2024. With no homicides or shootings reported and below-average rates of robbery, assault, and car theft, it could be an option for those seeking a quieter area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Break-ins, however, were notably higher than the city average. Basic precautions like keeping doors and windows locked can deter opportunistic intrusions, though additional security measures like alarm systems or motion-sensor lighting can offer added peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Population:<\/strong>\u00a014,142 (<a href=\"https:\/\/data.torontopolice.on.ca\/datasets\/TorontoPS::neighbourhood-crime-rates-open-data\/explore?location=43.717295%2C-79.376060%2C9.51&amp;showTable=true\">Toronto Police Service<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average rent:<\/strong>\u00a0$2,922 as of October 2024 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www03.cmhc-schl.gc.ca\/hmip-pimh\/en\/TableMapChart\/Table?TableId=2.2.11&amp;GeographyId=2270&amp;GeographyTypeId=3&amp;DisplayAs=Table&amp;GeograghyName=Toronto\">CMHC<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average home sale price:<\/strong>\u00a0$1.7 million in May 2025 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/toronto-real-estate\/bayview-woods-steeles\/trends\">Zolo<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boundaries:<\/strong>\u00a0Roughly bordered by Bayview Avenue (west), Steeles Avenue East (north), Don River (east), and Finch Avenue East (south) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/city-government\/data-research-maps\/neighbourhoods-communities\/neighbourhood-profiles\/find-your-neighbourhood\/#location=Bayview%20Woods-Steeles&amp;lat=43.796842&amp;lng=-79.382031&amp;zoom=16\">City of Toronto<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Crime type<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Neighbourhood rate<\/strong> <em>&nbsp;(per 100,000)<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Average city-wide rate&nbsp;<\/strong> <em>(per 100,00)<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Homicide<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3.01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Shooting<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Robbery<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17.86<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">98.04<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Assault<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">410.79<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">784.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Car theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">384.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">277.59<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft Over $5,000<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">26.79<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">56.29<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Break and enter<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">151.81<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">218.45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Theft from a vehicle<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">133.95<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">235.49<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Bicycle theft<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8.93<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">86.35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-toronto-neighbourhoods-faqs\">Toronto neighbourhoods FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re relocating within the city or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youset.ca\/en\/blog\/to-do-list-moving-to-ontario-from-another-province\/\">moving to Ontario<\/a>&nbsp;for the first time, choosing the right Toronto neighbourhood takes research (just like you\u2019re doing by reading this article!). To help you make a more informed decision, we\u2019ve answered some of the most commonly asked questions about the city, its safety, and how it can affect your home and car insurance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a safe place to live, work, and raise a family in Toronto? 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