1Downtown Yonge East
Downtown Yonge East, Canada: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Toronto · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 158 places in Toronto (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 26,323 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 25,119
How accurate: in 2026-09, 84% of the 158 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Toronto Police Service (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 592 | 2,356.8 | 768.1 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 51 | 203 | 75.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Break and enter | 73 | 290.6 | 188.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 29 | 115.5 | 239.1 |
| Theft over $5,000 | 40 | 159.2 | 62.4 |
| Toronto Police publish only these five categories by neighbourhood, counted per offence or victim. Sexual offences, homicides, drugs and thefts under $5,000 are not included. | |||
Source: Toronto Police Service, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Violence | 592 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 51 |
| Theft and burglary | 142 |
Questions about crime in Downtown Yonge East
- Is Downtown Yonge East safe?
- Downtown Yonge East: Safety 1 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 158 places in Toronto (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Downtown Yonge East?
- Downtown Yonge East: Weighted crime: 26,323 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
