Is Canada Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Canada
Safety rating
Women living in Canada consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Canada consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 13.6% percentage of women in Canada have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 422 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.3/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.1/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Canada?
Constance
Montreal
Montreal is a really safe city, no pickpockets , never had any bad experience in public or using public transport. It is also very easy to find your way and people are always there to help, I recommend visiting:)
Posted: May 30, 2025Halifax
The government has declared an epidemic of gender based violence. Crime is rising in this small city. Sexual harassment and assault is increasing as is a prevalent knife culture. Be very careful at night. I've been accosted, threatened, chased a d attacked numerous times by men in broad daylight over the last 5 years.
Posted: May 23, 2025Toronto
It was quite okay, I was living in a safe area, but while I was going on a walk with my friend to the downtown or to other areas at night it was kinda dangerous. Even while we were at the gas station there was a really high -drunk guy, who was really rude to my friend. Hopefully I wasn't alone at night at all.
Posted: May 19, 2025Montreal
Honestly, it's very safe in most parts of Montreal. Of course though, men still exist so it's a good idea to never leave your drink unchecked and to ask another woman for help or reassurance. Sorority is pretty good here.
Posted: May 19, 2025
Maggie
Canada
It’s fairly safe unless you’re in the city center, but as a local, I’ve lived here my whole life so I feel pretty safe taking public transport and as long as you’re not walking alone, you should be fine or endanger areas.
Posted: May 16, 2025Is Canada worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 95 experiences from female travelers
Agny
Indonesia
Montreal, Group travel
I was traveling with a group and still got approached by people with questionable intents, some beggars who were rude as well, so I wouldn’t say it’s entirely safe for solo traveling. Only in certain areas though, like alleys and I experienced it along Chinatown. During the day, much better, so many lively people. They still wanted to speak English so that was a relief. Did not get to interact much with the locals, unfortunately. I loved visiting Old Montreal, touristy but worth it. I had the best noodles with the biggest bowl ever, I forgot the name but definitely check that out. Poutine was bomb. Worth to visit if you are visiting Canada and are not too far away from Montreal.
Posted: May 25, 2025Meet locals in Canada
Milie
About Me
Coucou ! I’m Milie, im a regional flight attendant and I like to travel when I have days off. I am calm and I like to meet new people, go on hikes in the montains, run by the water or wander in a new city. I also like to visit museums and go to theater and burlesque shows event. And just trying new things in general ! Please tell me where to go for the best coffee in you city ! ☕️ (pst….its actually my favorite favorite thing to do hihi)
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Sierra
About Me
Hey! I’m Sierra and I’m from Canada. I’m going to be traveling Europe from June 2025 -January 2026 but would love to check out other parts of the world after January, so if anyone has plans to go places let me know! Would love to check out Bali, Morocco, Greece and lots of others!
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