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89%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
64%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
93%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleToronto/100k peopleOhio/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime14n/a (estimate)2662,0762,324
Murder1n/a19.06.16.3
Rape3n/a57.048.440.0
Robbery0n/a0.053.166.1
Assault3n/a57.0185.9268.2
Violent crime7n/a (estimate)133294370
Burglary0n/a0.0255.3269.8
Theft7n/a133.01,292.91,401.9
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0234.5282.7
Property crime7n/a (estimate)1331,7831,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Toronto, OH

When we analyze the latest crime report, the Toronto crime rate is 88.6% lower than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Toronto, there were 7 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 133 per 100,000 individuals, 64% lower than the national average. Additionally, Toronto recorded 7 property crimes, amounting to 133 per 100,000 residents, 93.2% lower than the U.S. average.

Toronto has a crime rate of 266, which is considerably less than the national average of 2324. This results in Toronto being one of the safest places to live across the United States. The crime rate is based on the total number of violent and property crimes per 100,000 people.

Although the murder rates in America have decreased steadily since 1990, over the last few years there has been an uptick. Toronto has one of the highest murder rates in the country when compared to all other cities that reported crime in the U.S. There were a total of 1 murders in Toronto, which is 19 murders per 100,000 people.

Property crime rates per 100,000 people have declined steadily since 1990, but did see a slight increase in recent years. Based on the most recent crime data, Toronto has a property crime rate of 133 crimes per 100,000 people, which is far below the national average of 1954. This is a good indicator that Toronto is a safe place to live.

The United States grapples with some of the world's most elevated vehicle theft rates, reaching around 300 vehicle thefts per 100,000 individuals. Remarkably, only a limited proportion, approximately 10%, of cities have been fortunate enough to remain unscathed by reports of stolen vehicles. In the most recent crime report, Toronto emerged as one such city, recording zero reported vehicle thefts, affirming its status as a secure and vigilant community.

Is Toronto a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Toronto is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Toronto has a total crime rate that is 89% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.04 daily crimes (0.02 violent daily crimes and 0.02 daily property crimes) in Toronto.

Has Crime in Toronto Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime rates in Toronto has increased by 75% in the last reported crime report. Comparing crime rates from one year to another offers some insight into whether or not Toronto is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live. Crime rates are categorized by violent and property crime. Year-over-year violent crime has increased by 133.3%, while property crime has increased by 40%. This analysis equips individuals with crucial information for making informed decisions about living in Toronto.

Potential Causes for Crime in Toronto

The economic prosperity of a city's inhabitants exerts substantial influence on crime stats. Elevated poverty rates and income inequality can precipitate heightened criminal activity, as individuals may turn to illicit means to fulfill their fundamental requirements. While lower poverty rates could lead to lower Toronto crime rates. In Toronto, the poverty rate stands at 19.1%, diverging from the national average of 15.1%.

The educational level within a community can have an influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of education are associated with reduced crime rates, as they offer individuals improved employment prospects and alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, lower educational attainment tends to correspond with higher crime rates. In Toronto, 86.9% of residents have achieved at least a high school diploma, which differs from the national average of 83%.

Escalating cost of living expenses, encompassing exorbitant housing costs, grocery and healthcare expenditures, can induce financial strain on individuals and families, particularly those with limited financial resources. Such economic stress may propel individuals towards criminal activities, including theft or burglary, as a means of addressing their financial hardships. Conversely, cities characterized by a lower cost of living may alleviate economic pressures, potentially resulting in a reduced crime rate. In Toronto, the cost of living is 12.47% lower than the national average, reflecting a more affordable economic environment that could contribute to a decrease in crime levels.

Toronto crime map



The Toronto crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Toronto as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Toronto crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Toronto crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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Crime Quick Facts

  • Toronto crime rates are 89% lower than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Toronto are 64% lower than the national average
  • In Toronto you have a 1 in 376 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Toronto is safer than 80% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Toronto has increased by 62%

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        Daily Crime In Toronto (per 100,000 people)

        The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Toronto, Ohio is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Toronto are 7.81 times less than the Ohio average and 8.74 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Toronto are 2.21 times less than than Ohio and 2.78 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Toronto are 13.41 times less than than Ohio and 14.70 times less than the national average.

        How Safe is Toronto (higher is better)

        How safe is Toronto, Ohio compared to other cities in Ohio and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Toronto is safer than 76% of the cities in Ohio and 80% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Ohio and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Toronto. Overall, Toronto is ranked above average compared to all other cities across the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Toronto

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Toronto is 1 in 752
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Toronto is 1 in 752
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Toronto is 1 in 376
        Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Toronto, Ohio? If you reside in Toronto, then there is a 1 in 752 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 752. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 376 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Toronto.

        Year Over Year Crime In Toronto (per 100,000 people)

        An ideal indicator of whether Toronto is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Toronto has increased by 115% and the rate of property crime in Toronto has increased by 29%. The total crime rate in Toronto has increased by 62% year to year.

        Toronto police department

        Item Toronto Ohio National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1017,044558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a2.73.3

        Sex offenders in Ohio

        State Total offenders Ohio /100K National /100K
        Ohio17,872156266
        There are a total of 17,872 sex offenders in Ohio. This yields a total of 156 sex offenders in Ohio per 100,000 residents which is 41% less than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Weirton, WV18,45892377469
        Follansbee, WV2,7330543543
        Wellsburg, WV2,090115509624
        New Cumberland, WV1,089122540662
        Chester, WV2,172126559686
        Hooverson Heights, WV2,221136600736
        Industry, PA1,637120633753
        Toronto, OH5,357133133266

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        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Tonganoxie, KS5,357103548651
        Macon, MO5,3571281,4961,624
        Weiser, ID5,358134284418
        St. Clair, MI5,35473661734
        Three Oaks, FL5,362105635740
        Toronto, OH5,357133133266
        Source: The Toronto, OH crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.