{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/toronto","updatedAt":"2026-09-26T20:25:23.612Z","place":{"city":"Toronto","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":43.70643,"lon":-79.39864},"safety":{"score":80,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":86,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":83,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveller reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight, though some express concern after recent hate-crime incidents and isolated street violence, particularly following summer festival shootings and pro-Palestine protests.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":71,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions","year":null,"score":100,"source":"U.S. Department of State"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":62,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":2,"display":"High risk","year":null,"score":58,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":78,"display":"78 / 100 (Mostly positive)","year":null,"score":78,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Watch","title":"Hepatitis A in Canada","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/hepatitis-a-canada"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Toronto remains one of the safest major cities in North America for visitors, with low violent crime and strong public safety infrastructure.","summary":"Toronto's safety profile is strong, with a homicide rate of 2.0 per 100k (well below global averages) and high scores for governance and healthcare. While petty crime like pickpocketing occurs in tourist zones and on transit, violent crime against visitors is rare. Recent protests and isolated incidents have not altered the overall low-risk environment for travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but reported near nightlife districts (e.g., Entertainment District) and large events after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Common in crowded venues such as PATH, major festivals, tourist hotspots (Yonge-Dundas Square), and on crowded TTC vehicles"},"safeAreas":["Downtown Core","Yorkville","Kensington Market"],"avoidAreas":["Regent Park (avoid after dark due to higher crime, drugs, and prostitution)","Moss Park (avoid after dark due to homelessness, open drug use, and violent crime)","Jane and Finch (exercise caution, especially at night, due to reports of violent crime and gang activity)"],"scams":["Taxi card-swap fraud where drivers claim payment failed and swap cards","Fake eTA visa websites charging fees for free government applications","Fake police officers demanding fines or passport checks","Currency exchange scams offering poor rates or counterfeit bills","Street vendors selling fake or overpriced goods near tourist attractions"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Core","level":"safe","note":"Heavy police presence, constant foot traffic, and good lighting make this area very safe day and night."},{"name":"Yorkville","level":"safe","note":"Upscale neighborhood with luxury shopping and dining; excellent safety record due to affluent demographics and strong security presence."},{"name":"Entertainment District","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe but use caution on weekend nights due to intoxicated crowds and increased police activity; pickpocketing risk in crowded venues."},{"name":"Regent Park","level":"avoid","note":"Higher incidence of crime, particularly after dark; avoid dodgy-looking areas where drugs, prostitution, and violent crime such as armed robberies can occur."},{"name":"Moss Park","level":"avoid","note":"Known for visible homelessness, open drug use, and higher crime rates; avoid after dark."},{"name":"Jane and Finch","level":"avoid","note":"Historically higher crime area; exercise caution, especially at night, due to reports of violent crime and gang activity."},{"name":"Scarborough City Centre","level":"caution","note":"Bustling urban area with moderate crime; remain alert for pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded transit hubs."},{"name":"Kensington Market","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist destination with vibrant street life; generally safe during daylight hours, but watch for pickpocketing in crowds."}]}}