9Islington
Islington, Canada: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 9 out of 10 Very low crime
9/10 in Toronto · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 158 places in Toronto (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 5,176 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 27,977
How accurate: in 2026-09, 84% of the 158 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Toronto Police Service (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 114 | 407.5 | 768.1 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 8 | 28.6 | 75.1 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Break and enter | 62 | 221.6 | 188.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 47 | 168 | 239.1 |
| Theft over $5,000 | 13 | 46.5 | 62.4 |
| Toronto Police publish only these five categories by neighbourhood, counted per offence or victim. Sexual offences, homicides, drugs and thefts under $5,000 are not included. | |||
Source: Toronto Police Service, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Violence | 114 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 8 |
| Theft and burglary | 122 |
Questions about crime in Islington
- Is Islington safe?
- Islington: Safety 9 out of 10 (Very low crime). Compared with 158 places in Toronto (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in Islington?
- Islington: Weighted crime: 5,176 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
