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South Riverdale

Ward 70
•31,735 residents•Data from 2025
Crime Score
25.5
✨
Safe
#85 most dangerous of 158
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Is South Riverdale safe?

South Riverdale has a crime score of 25.5 out of 100, ranking #85 of 158 Toronto neighborhoods — about 46% of neighborhoods have lower crime scores. Its highest rate category is assault. Source: Toronto Police Service open data (2025 annual crime rates; dataset updated 2026-02-02).

How does South Riverdale compare to the Toronto average?

South Riverdale's assault rate is 828.7 per 100,000 residents versus a citywide neighborhood average of 745.5 — above average. Its overall crime score of 25.5 ranks #85 of 158 neighborhoods.

What are the most common crimes in South Riverdale?

By rate per 100,000 residents, the leading category in South Riverdale is assault (828.7), followed by theft from vehicle (349.8). 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 (Neighbourhood Crime Rates Open Data) and population data from Statistics Canada (2021 Census). The crime data covers the 2025 calendar year (annual rates; dataset last updated 2026-02-02). 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
31,735

1.0% of City of Toronto

Time Between Crimes
14 hours

between reported incidents

Share of City Crime
1.18%

of all reported incidents

Total Incidents
608

reported crimes in 2025

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Crime Type Distribution
Breakdown of reported crimes from 2025
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Location
Where South Riverdale sits within Toronto — click surrounding neighborhoods to explore them
Crime Trends (2014-2025)
Rates per 100,000 residents by year — is South Riverdale improving or getting worse?
Crime Rate Comparison
How this neighborhood compares to others
Comparison to Average
+86% vs avg
327 avg
incidents per neighborhood
Most Prevalent Violent Crime
#23 for Assault
263
+68% vs avg of 156
Most Prevalent Non-Violent Crime
#6 for Theft from Vehicle
111
+158% vs avg of 43
Nearby Neighborhoods
Closest to South Riverdale by distance — compare at a glance
Safety Insights
Safer Than Average
  • Homicide is 100% lower than the city average
  • Shooting is 59% lower than the city average
  • Robbery is 9% lower than the city average
Crime Statistics
Detailed breakdown of reported crimes as of 2025
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%
1
#62 of 158
-40%
avg: 2
3
#104 of 158
-59%
avg: 8
Assault
Weight: 12%
263
#23 of 158
+68%
avg: 156
829
#43 of 158
+11%
avg: 745
Robbery
Weight: 8%
22
#36 of 158
+38%
avg: 16
69
#80 of 158
-9%
avg: 76
Break and Enter
Weight: 6%
84
#9 of 158
+118%
avg: 39
265
#28 of 158
+39%
avg: 190
Auto Theft
Weight: 5%
69
#28 of 158
+51%
avg: 46
217
#64 of 158
+0%
avg: 217
Theft Over $5000
Weight: 4%
28
#12 of 158
+127%
avg: 12
88
#20 of 158
+55%
avg: 57
Theft from Vehicle
Weight: 3%
111
#6 of 158
+158%
avg: 43
350
#16 of 158
+68%
avg: 208
Bicycle Theft
Weight: 2%
30
#17 of 158
+123%
avg: 13
95
#30 of 158
+47%
avg: 64

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