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Little Portugal

Ward 84
•18,297 residents•Data from 2026-02-02
Crime Score
30.0
✨
Safe
#70 most dangerous of 158
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Is Little Portugal safe?

Little Portugal has a crime score of 30.0 out of 100, ranking #70 of 158 Toronto neighborhoods — about 56% of neighborhoods have lower crime scores. Its highest rate category is assault.

How does Little Portugal compare to the Toronto average?

Little Portugal's assault rate is 726.9 per 100,000 residents versus a citywide neighborhood average of 745.5 — below average. Its overall crime score of 30.0 ranks #70 of 158 neighborhoods.

What are the most common crimes in Little Portugal?

By rate per 100,000 residents, the leading category in Little Portugal is assault (726.9), followed by theft from vehicle (191.3). 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.

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Population
18,297

0.6% of City of Toronto

Time Between Crimes
1.4 days

between reported incidents

Share of City Crime
0.52%

of all reported incidents

Total Incidents
268

reported crimes in 2026-02-02

Crime Type Distribution
Breakdown of reported crimes from 2026-02-02
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Location
Where Little Portugal sits within Toronto — click surrounding neighborhoods to explore them
Crime Trends (2014-2026)
Rates per 100,000 residents by year — is Little Portugal improving or getting worse?
Crime Rate Comparison
How this neighborhood compares to others
Comparison to Average
-18% vs avg
327 avg
incidents per neighborhood
Most Prevalent Violent Crime
#37 for Shooting
2
+21% vs avg of 2
Most Prevalent Non-Violent Crime
#19 for Bicycle Theft
28
+109% vs avg of 13
Nearby Neighborhoods
Closest to Little Portugal by distance — compare at a glance
Safety Insights
Safer Than Average
  • Homicide is 100% lower than the city average
  • Robbery is 57% lower than the city average
  • Auto Theft is 44% lower than the city average
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
11
#50 of 158
+40%
avg: 8
Assault
Weight: 12%
133
#66 of 158
-15%
avg: 156
727
#58 of 158
-2%
avg: 745
Robbery
Weight: 8%
6
#127 of 158
-62%
avg: 16
33
#133 of 158
-57%
avg: 76
Break and Enter
Weight: 6%
33
#80 of 158
-14%
avg: 39
180
#76 of 158
-5%
avg: 190
Auto Theft
Weight: 5%
22
#109 of 158
-52%
avg: 46
120
#120 of 158
-44%
avg: 217
Theft Over $5000
Weight: 4%
9
#72 of 158
-27%
avg: 12
49
#71 of 158
-13%
avg: 57
Theft from Vehicle
Weight: 3%
35
#69 of 158
-19%
avg: 43
191
#78 of 158
-8%
avg: 208
Bicycle Theft
Weight: 2%
28
#19 of 158
+109%
avg: 13
153
#17 of 158
+138%
avg: 64