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Steeles

Ward 116
โ€ข25,699 residentsโ€ขData from 2026-02-02
Crime Score
8.5
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Very Safe
#157 most dangerous of 158
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Is Steeles safe?

Steeles has a crime score of 8.5 out of 100, ranking #157 of 158 Toronto neighborhoods โ€” about 1% of neighborhoods have lower crime scores. Its highest rate category is assault.

How does Steeles compare to the Toronto average?

Steeles's assault rate is 225.7 per 100,000 residents versus a citywide neighborhood average of 745.5 โ€” below average. Its overall crime score of 8.5 ranks #157 of 158 neighborhoods.

What are the most common crimes in Steeles?

By rate per 100,000 residents, the leading category in Steeles is assault (225.7), followed by break and enter (179). 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
25,699

0.8% of City of Toronto

Time Between Crimes
1.9 days

between reported incidents

Share of City Crime
0.37%

of all reported incidents

Total Incidents
190

reported crimes in 2026-02-02

Crime Type Distribution
Breakdown of reported crimes from 2026-02-02
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Location
Where Steeles sits within Toronto โ€” click surrounding neighborhoods to explore them
Crime Trends (2014-2026)
Rates per 100,000 residents by year โ€” is Steeles improving or getting worse?
Crime Rate Comparison
How this neighborhood compares to others
Comparison to Average
-42% vs avg
327 avg
incidents per neighborhood
Most Prevalent Violent Crime
#38 for Homicide
0
-100% vs avg of 0
Most Prevalent Non-Violent Crime
#44 for Break and Enter
46
+19% vs avg of 39
Safety Insights
Safer Than Average
  • Homicide is 100% lower than the city average
  • Shooting is 100% lower than the city average
  • Bicycle Theft is 94% 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%
0
#1 (tied) of 158
-100%
avg: 2
0
#1 (tied) of 158
-100%
avg: 8
Assault
Weight: 12%
58
#135 of 158
-63%
avg: 156
226
#154 of 158
-70%
avg: 745
Robbery
Weight: 8%
14
#59 of 158
-12%
avg: 16
55
#101 of 158
-29%
avg: 76
Break and Enter
Weight: 6%
46
#44 of 158
+19%
avg: 39
179
#77 of 158
-6%
avg: 190
Auto Theft
Weight: 5%
36
#77 of 158
-21%
avg: 46
140
#113 of 158
-35%
avg: 217
Theft Over $5000
Weight: 4%
6
#104 of 158
-51%
avg: 12
23
#136 of 158
-59%
avg: 57
Theft from Vehicle
Weight: 3%
29
#100 of 158
-33%
avg: 43
113
#134 of 158
-46%
avg: 208
Bicycle Theft
Weight: 2%
1
#127 of 158
-93%
avg: 13
4
#146 of 158
-94%
avg: 64