Is Montreal Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Montreal

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

Women living in Montreal consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Montreal consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 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 48 experiences

Safety rating:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Is Montreal safe for women?

Montreal is safe as long you are not alone when it’s dark. Like every city you have to stay away of drugs addiction and strangers especially at night. They are a lot of homeless. They aren’t dangerous but it can be scary. After midnight I would suggest staying in group or inside.

Posted: December 14, 2024
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Avoid suspicious looking people. There are issues with mental health and aggressive encounters do occasionally happen. Various neighborhoods are different. Downtown at night is usually fine (I have been followed though).

Posted: October 22, 2024
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Montreal is generally a safe city! Platrau, Mile End and most parts of Villeray are easy to travel. Some spota downtown (especially downtown and close to the bus station) can be more stressful at night.

Posted: October 7, 2024
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Selene

Selene

Fairly safe, most people mind their own business, but they mind if you speak French not English, it’s beautiful in the summer not in the winter as much , is a small island so in the summer is best they will be more activities

Posted: September 24, 2024
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Montreal is generally a very safe city and has one of the lowest crime rates in Canada. I would consider it safe for solo female travellers. The downtown area is a great area to explore during the day and night.

Posted: September 21, 2024
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I think Montreal is a super safe city. I've lived here for three years and I walk around my area without any problems, even at night. However, the city is huge and I haven't been to many places. I have never witnessed theft, robbery, sexual harassment or acts of violence. There are indeed many homeless people on the streets.

Posted: September 1, 2024
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After travelling in Europe, South America, Africa and India, I can say that Montreal feels very safe as a woman. Downtown, I have no problem walking at night alone, or taking public transportation. In more remote areas, I would try to stay in zones where there is a bit of life, but I do that everywhere. I’ve very rarely been harassed on the street, and my female friends feel just as safe in the city. There is some crime of course, but it rarely affects the general public.

Posted: August 29, 2024
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It’s safe depending on the area be careful . Avoid being alone after 2 am. Avoid homeless and people around the injection centres. Transportation is secure and very safe and nice , very 5 min , buses are available

Posted: August 28, 2024
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Genevieve

Genevieve

Montréal is a very friendly and safe city. You can walk around with your purse without thinking about pickpockets. Men can catcall women at night but never during the day. Bars and clubs are safe and so are restaurants. Of course you have to stay aware of things around you but I've always felt safe when other people were around me.

Posted: August 22, 2024
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Fanny

Fanny

Montreal feels absolutely safe and even more so in my neighborhood and around. I live in a very familial area surrounded by cute restaurants, coffeeshops, bakeries etc. It is lively and people are very nice 😊

Posted: August 21, 2024
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Is Montreal worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.1 /5

based on 8 experiences from female travelers

Ninon

Ninon

Canada

Solo travel

I’m currently travelling in Montreal, I’m here for a month. I’m having a lot of fun here, it’s really nice and safe place, as a woman I feel very good with the city and walking by myself. The only bad point would be the prices that are very high unfortunately…

Posted: March 26, 2024
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Solo travel

I absolutely adore Montreal. I would recommend accommodation close to transit/train stations as their transit systems are really efficient. Things stay open late but on weekends expect them to wrap up around 3am. I wouldn’t recommend being out alone past that time. Even though it’s still fairly safe, there were still a few unsafe moments as a woman travelling alone. So stick to transit, don’t be out past 2-3am especially alone, and call an Uber if you must!

Posted: February 2, 2024Experienced: September, 2023
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Meet locals in Montreal

Eulalie

Eulalie

About Me

I'm originally from French Polynesia and moved to Canada a few years ago. I'm currently travelling through Canada, that's why I can't host for now. I enjoy travelling, I actually came back from a 2 years trip in Asia. It was amazing! So many things I experienced and people I met :) I also like hiking and exploring. I volunteered in farms, hostels, schools and temples while travelling. It's a good way to live the daily local life I think. I hope I can do the same for travellers one day, once I settle down.

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Birutė

Birutė

About Me

Lithuanian living in Montreal! Happy to meet/ host when around. I’m Travelling a lot! If u Pilot or Cabin Crew or working in Aviation Industry I would gladly welcome to my house in return of Aviation knowledge.

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Safety in Canada

Frequently asked questions

Is Montreal safe?

Women living in Montreal consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Montreal safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Montreal consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Montreal?

Women living in Montreal consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Montreal?

Women living in Montreal consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Montreal?

Women living in Montreal consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

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

Women living in Montreal consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Montreal?

Women living in Montreal consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Montreal?

Women living in Montreal consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

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

Women living in Montreal consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

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

Women living in Montreal consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5