Is Canada Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Canada

Safety rating

Safe
4.3 /5

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

Low
2.1 /5

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

13.6%

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 445 experiences

Safety rating:

4.3/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.9/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.2/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.1/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.7/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.5/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.3/5Not at all worried

How safe is Canada?

Waterloo

It is a very safe city. There are a lot of students studying at night so even at night this place is very safe. Uptown, sometimes there are some drunk people but the police system is very good. Overall the city is clean and safe for women

Posted: July 14, 2025
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Rossland

insanely safe, tiny small knit community. still has apres ski culture like whistler, but not as big. everyone knows everyone. the type of place you can leave ur wallet on the ground on a drunken night and it will show up on facebook the next morning

Posted: July 11, 2025
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Toronto

Toronto is the kind of place you can walk around at 4 am by yourself in heels and the most that will happen is you’ll see a crackhead screaming incoherently in a parking lot across the street from you

Posted: July 7, 2025
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Kateryna

Kateryna

Edmonton

I live in a quiet residential neighborhood far from downtown edmonton, and I feel very safe here. even when I’ve spent time in the city center during the day or walked around busy areas in the evening, I’ve always felt comfortable and safe. just staying aware of my surroundings, as anywhere

Posted: July 6, 2025
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Kateryna

Kateryna

Toronto

I visited Toronto for 4 days with a friend. We walked around even at night, and I didn’t feel unsafe. I wouldn’t say I felt scared, but if I were alone, I’d probably feel more anxious, especially in unfamiliar areas

Posted: July 5, 2025
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Nanaimo

Nanaimo is a friendly, safe city. People look out for each other, and the community works together to improve safety. I feel comfortable here—it’s a great place to live, grow, and explore.

Posted: June 30, 2025
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Safety in Canada

Frequently asked questions

Is Canada safe?

Women living in Canada consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is Canada safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Canada consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Canada?

Women living in Canada consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Canada?

Women living in Canada consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Canada?

Women living in Canada consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Canada?

Women living in Canada consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Canada?

Women living in Canada consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Canada?

Women living in Canada consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Canada?

Women living in Canada consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Canada?

Women living in Canada consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5