5Palmerston-Little Italy
Palmerston-Little Italy, Canada: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 5 out of 10 Average crime
5/10 in Toronto · 6/10 in the world
Compared with 158 places in Toronto (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 8,211 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 14,054
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 | 97 | 690.2 | 768.1 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 12 | 85.4 | 75.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Break and enter | 34 | 241.9 | 188.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 28.5 | 239.1 |
| Theft over $5,000 | 6 | 42.7 | 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 | 97 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 12 |
| Theft and burglary | 44 |
Questions about crime in Palmerston-Little Italy
- Is Palmerston-Little Italy safe?
- Palmerston-Little Italy: Safety 5 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 158 places in Toronto (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Palmerston-Little Italy?
- Palmerston-Little Italy: Weighted crime: 8,211 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
