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 440 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?

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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Toronto

Toronto is generally safe, even as a large city. Just stay alert in the subway and at night, like in any major urban area. There are some people struggling with addiction — not necessarily dangerous, but often unpredictable

Posted: June 29, 2025
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Saint John

It is quite safe! There are some neighbourhoods to avoid though, but uptown and the suburbs are safe after dark. I would not go to the areas around uptown, or the north side, after dark, but these places are all safe during the day.

Posted: June 20, 2025
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Medicine Hat

There has been a slight rise in homelessness and drug use within our city, but that's about as bad as crime gets here. Honestly, I've heard maybe two stories of major crimes happening here. Downtown is probably the only sketchy part of town, but that's only at night. During the day, I feel perfectly safe walking around alone and exploring the many quaint businesses that thrive there!

Posted: June 20, 2025
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Guelph

Guelph seems to be a pretty quiet and calm city. There are emergency buttons everywhere and you rarely hear some news about crime. However looks like downtown is kind of usual to get robbed. As of public transport it work perfect and never had a problem

Posted: June 19, 2025
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Moncton

Moncton is a very confusing place, some places are very nice with kind people and other places are filled with homeless and drug addicts, I am in no way shaming homelessness but the amount in Moncton is concerning

Posted: June 18, 2025
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Is Canada worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 97 experiences from female travelers

Victoria, Solo travel

I loved my stay in Victoria—5/5 stars! Beautiful views, friendly people, great food, and relaxing vibes. Downtown is very busy. Everything was walkable and welcoming. I can’t wait to come back again soon!

Posted: June 30, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Canada, Solo travel

I flew in Canada for 3 weeks I was alone but I was in my parent’s friends home. I stay in Toronto for 3 weeks (don’t do that). And have car because everything is faaaaaar There are lot of museum but it’s boring after three weeks I felt really safe during my trip

Posted: June 12, 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