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Downsview

Ward 155
23,055 residentsData from 2026-02-02
Crime Score
32.1
⚠️
Medium Risk
#64 most dangerous of 158

Is Downsview safe?

Downsview has a crime score of 32.1 out of 100, ranking #64 of 158 Toronto neighborhoods — about 59% of neighborhoods have lower crime scores. Its highest rate category is assault.

How does Downsview compare to the Toronto average?

Downsview's assault rate is 811.1 per 100,000 residents versus a citywide neighborhood average of 745.5 — above average. Its overall crime score of 32.1 ranks #64 of 158 neighborhoods.

What are the most common crimes in Downsview?

By rate per 100,000 residents, the leading category in Downsview is assault (811.1), followed by auto theft (334). Counts and rates for all nine tracked categories are listed on this page.

About This Data

This dashboard presents crime statistics for Toronto neighborhoods, compiled from the Toronto Police Service's Public Safety Data Portal (2023 MCI data) and population data from the 2021 Census. While this data provides valuable insights into relative safety levels, remember that many factors contribute to neighborhood safety beyond these statistics.

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Toronto

Population
23,055

0.7% of City of Toronto

Time Between Crimes
22 hours

between reported incidents

Share of City Crime
0.79%

of all reported incidents

Total Incidents
407

reported crimes in 2026-02-02

Crime Type Distribution
Breakdown of reported crimes from 2026-02-02
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Crime Trends (2014-2026)
Rates per 100,000 residents by year — is Downsview improving or getting worse?
Crime Rate Comparison
How this neighborhood compares to others
Comparison to Average
+24% vs avg
327 avg
incidents per neighborhood
Most Prevalent Violent Crime
#27 for Robbery
29
+82% vs avg of 16
Most Prevalent Non-Violent Crime
#22 for Auto Theft
77
+68% vs avg of 46
Safety Insights
Crime Statistics
Detailed breakdown of reported crimes as of 2026-02-02
Crime TypeTotal IncidentsPer 100,000 Residents
Count
with rank
Comparison
vs. city average
Rate
with rank
Comparison
vs. city average
Homicide
Weight: 35%
0
#1 (tied) of 158
-100%
avg: 0
0
#1 (tied) of 158
-100%
avg: 1
Shooting
Weight: 25%
2
#37 of 158
+21%
avg: 2
9
#63 of 158
+11%
avg: 8
Assault
Weight: 12%
187
#37 of 158
+20%
avg: 156
811
#46 of 158
+9%
avg: 745
Robbery
Weight: 8%
29
#27 of 158
+82%
avg: 16
126
#23 of 158
+65%
avg: 76
Break and Enter
Weight: 6%
38
#61 of 158
-1%
avg: 39
165
#85 of 158
-13%
avg: 190
Auto Theft
Weight: 5%
77
#22 of 158
+68%
avg: 46
334
#19 of 158
+54%
avg: 217
Theft Over $5000
Weight: 4%
19
#26 of 158
+54%
avg: 12
82
#30 of 158
+45%
avg: 57
Theft from Vehicle
Weight: 3%
47
#50 of 158
+9%
avg: 43
204
#65 of 158
-2%
avg: 208
Bicycle Theft
Weight: 2%
8
#58 of 158
-40%
avg: 13
35
#69 of 158
-46%
avg: 64