Women living in Toronto consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.
Women living in Toronto consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.3 out of 5.
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.
Based on 68 experiences
Safety rating: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.5/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 2.3/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.6/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all 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 |
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, 2025Ayah
Toronto is safe for the most part. It really depends where you are within the city and within neighbouring cities. Overall during the day you should be relatively safe. Just try to know where you’re going and be aware of your surroundings. At nicgut, I would not recommend being by yourself when you’re Downtown. In the suburbs, it is generally ok (again it depends what part of the city you are in) but just have a eye out. Crime has increased within the last few years so it’s important to know where you’re going to get a sense of the safety level in that area.
Posted: May 12, 2025If you’re being mindful of the sketchy areas and stay in the “safer” areas you should be okay but the homelessness and drug use has made the city more dangerous. I’ve personally been attacked on my way to class. Best advice is to just avoid the areas near drug sites or areas that are more rural/lower income neighbourhoods.
Posted: May 1, 2025Sarah
I am a pretty social person, there are lots of immigrants here who 99% just want to live their life. I've known one person who had her purse mugged, she was unharmed, this was in a random suburb in North York. A lot of my friends are marginalized populations from downtown to uptown, some are afraid of going out at night, some not, and continue to feel free to. you will see homeless, they're also trying to live their life. Watch and be vocal if you get followed. There are more sketch neighborhoods but in reality those you would be wary of are weird individuals/dumbasses, so where do you find dumbasses? Ie. Those who try to catcall you driving their car past or some shit but that's just annoying and ruins your night. Personally I don't mind walking at night, during day and night I just hate drunkards/unsolicited flirters or construction workers etc.
Posted: April 24, 2025It’s pretty safe overall, it’s a first world city and has infrastructure and a good safety system and human rights for women and minorities. There are a lot of homeless people though who are mentally ill so that could be a bit uncomfortable or disturbing at times but they mostly leave you alone
Posted: April 18, 2025The TTC after dark would be the only thing im worried about so you should be careful when doing so. Other than that its generally safe, just avoid walking at night and neighborhoods that look or feel unsafe
Posted: April 13, 2025based on 15 experiences from female travelers
Toronto has improved tremendously over the last years! The food scene and club scene have both expended with nice, trendy and upscale spots to rediscover. As for safety, there is an homeless situation going on downtown, so I would just avoid that area after dark. Otherwise? Completely safe. As for budget, there is something for every price point - you just gotta research a bit of everything online and be willing to explore according to what you’re looking for. Great city for a quick weekend reset, with a good balance of things to do. The aquarium is a must.
Posted: February 21, 2025Experienced: February, 2025Claudia
Netherlands
Hotels and airbnb can be quite expensive. Groceries aren’t cheap either but going out to eat is reasonably priced. Lots of homeless people!! They seem to mostly mind their own business but it felt pretty unsafe. Some parks are completely taken over by homeless camps. They also can come up to you to ask for money or food. Sometimes I buy them something, adding more to the travel costs. Avoid routes coming past homeless shelters to avoid seeing them. Little Italy is a nice place to stay. Kensington Market is cute to visit for cafes, thrift shopping and music.
Posted: February 21, 2025