Is Montreal Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Montreal

Safety rating

Safe
4.1 /5

Women living in Montreal consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.8 /5

Women living in Montreal consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 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 68 experiences

Safety rating:

4.1/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.7/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.4/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.8/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.7/5A Bit Worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.2/5Not at all worried

How safe is Montreal?

Samantha

Samantha

Certain ares are safe than others. In general, people don't really approach you in public during daytime. They approach you more often at night when you are alone and when you're dressed up very nicely. I'm pretty much on the bigger stronger side of women, I feel like it plays a big part in my level of safety and in my chances of being assaulted.

Posted: January 21, 2025
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It always depends on the neughborhood. If you don’t go to Montréal-Nord and stay close to the metro lines and downtown you’ll be fine. During the day it’s very safe. I never felt like I had to hide my phone.

Posted: January 20, 2025
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Montreal is safe in most parts and the crime rates are low, but a few spots should be avoided after dark. The locals are friendly and welcoming, so feel free to ask someone for help if you feel unsafe.

Posted: January 19, 2025
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Pretty safe city as long as you’re not in some dark alley or something , public transport pretty safe there’s always other people with you , there’s crazy people in the metro they might yell at you but you just have to ignore them .

Posted: January 19, 2025
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Juliette

Juliette

It’s quite safe, honestly! There aren’t a lot of crimes where I live since it’s not directly in Montreal city, I live in a banlieue, where everything is more calm. Public transports really are different all around montreal, but where I live, it’s very safe, there aren’t that many choices though! Montreal is overall quite safe and welcoming, but it’s not perfect, so pay attention to your surroundings!

Posted: January 15, 2025
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Riri

Riri

Like in any big city, you need to be aware that petty crime can happen at any time. However, I’ve only been in a few situations where I felt unsafe, and it was mostly in the subway. People can be a bit scary there, but they usually never come near you. If you’ve even been in the NYC subway, then Montreal is 100x less dangerous and scary than NYC.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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I feel very safe. I can walk alone in the night. Sometime i feel a little worried in the subway or in the street when some homeless people are drunk or high. But in general I feel safe. I feel freedom.

Posted: January 14, 2025
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Ghia

Ghia

There are alot of homeless people but they don't hurt others. They're mostly harmful towards themselves. However I've had some bad experiences with being followed at night and others approaching me under the influence to ask some money.

Posted: January 10, 2025
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Gen

Gen

Most places are pretty safe. There are some sketchy places but even there it’s pretty chill if you mind your own business. Public transport are safe even though there can be homeless people or crackheads. Montreal is a safe city if you are not actively looking for trouble.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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To be honest I think it’s fairly safe and safer than a lot of places, but at the same time I take normal precautions like not going outside past a certain hour like 8-9 yk, and I dress in a modest fashion so idk…

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Is Montreal worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 9 experiences from female travelers

Valeria

Valeria

Puerto Rico

Group travel

I absolutely loved my trip to Montreal. I felt very safe and appreciated how organized and walkable the city was. The bike lanes were fantastic, making it easy to explore sustainably. Montreal’s diverse attractions, beautiful architecture, and environmentally conscious vibe really resonated with me. Plus, the variety of restaurants offered such a rich cultural experience. It’s truly a stunning and inspiring city. Total cost is approximately $1,000.

Posted: December 31, 2024
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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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Meet locals in Montreal

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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Florence

Florence

About Me

Hi, I am a french-speaking canadian from Montreal. I like arts crafts, especially dancing. I am a little socially akward sometimes but don’t worry, I am super happy to talk even if I don’t look like I do!

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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 4.1 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 3.7 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 1.8 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 1.7 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 1.4 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 relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 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 1.4 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 1.3 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 1.2 out of 5