Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
Using Toronto Police Service 2025 neighbourhood data, the safest Etobicoke neighbourhoods are Eringate-Centennial-West Deane (792 major crimes per 100,000 people), Humber Bay Shores (793), Etobicoke West Mall (820), Humber Heights-Westmount (864) and Edenbridge-Humber Valley (883). Etobicoke overall was about 1,480, slightly above Toronto’s 1,322.
This guide is for buyers and renters who want to know which parts of Etobicoke have the lowest crime, and how Etobicoke compares with the rest of Toronto, before they choose a home for 2027. I used the Toronto Police Service’s own neighbourhood data, explain exactly how I ranked the areas, and add 2026 home prices for each one.
How did I rank the safest neighbourhoods in Etobicoke?
I used the Toronto Police Service (TPS) Neighbourhood Crime Rates Open Data, which TPS publishes on its Public Safety Data Portal. The file was last updated in February 2026 and covers each year from 2014 to 2025. My measure is simple:
- Year: 2025, the latest full year in the file.
- Measure: the combined rate of the five TPS “major crime indicators” per 100,000 residents. These are assault, auto theft, break and enter, robbery and theft over $5,000. I added the five rates TPS publishes for each neighbourhood.
- Population: TPS calculates its rates using projected 2025 populations from Environics Analytics.
- Area: the 22 City of Toronto neighbourhoods that make up Etobicoke, using the City’s 158-neighbourhood map, which replaced the older 140-neighbourhood map in 2022.
A rate per 100,000 people lets you compare a small neighbourhood with a big one fairly. A lower number means fewer reported major crimes for the number of people who live there.
Is Etobicoke safe compared with the rest of Toronto?
Etobicoke as a whole is close to, but a bit above, the Toronto average. Across all 158 neighbourhoods, Toronto recorded about 1,322 major crime indicators per 100,000 people in 2025. My total for Etobicoke’s 22 neighbourhoods works out to about 1,480. The gap comes mostly from auto theft: about 354 per 100,000 in Etobicoke against about 225 city-wide. Assault and robbery rates were close to the city average.
The trend is down. Etobicoke’s total count of major crime indicators fell from 7,040 in 2024 to 6,384 in 2025, a drop of about 9%, which is in line with the city-wide decline.
The bigger story is the spread inside Etobicoke. Some neighbourhoods are among the lowest-rate areas in Toronto, while a few, such as West Humber-Clairville and Etobicoke City Centre, are well above the city average. So “Is Etobicoke safe?” depends a lot on which street you mean. I go deeper on the whole district in Is Etobicoke safe? An honest look at the numbers.
Which Etobicoke neighbourhoods had the lowest crime rates in 2025?
| Neighbourhood | MCI rate per 100,000 (2025) | Rank of 158 in Toronto | Assault | Break and enter | Auto theft | Robbery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eringate-Centennial-West Deane | 792 | 19 | 393 | 110 | 234 | 30 |
| Humber Bay Shores | 793 | 20 | 456 | 95 | 186 | 15 |
| Etobicoke West Mall | 820 | 25 | 469 | 110 | 200 | 28 |
| Humber Heights-Westmount | 864 | 32 | 406 | 115 | 220 | 88 |
| Edenbridge-Humber Valley | 883 | 34 | 307 | 242 | 231 | 54 |
| All of Etobicoke (22 neighbourhoods) | about 1,480 | – | 783 | 185 | 354 | 78 |
| City of Toronto | about 1,322 | – | 768 | 190 | 225 | 78 |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates Open Data (2025 rates per 100,000, Environics Analytics projected population). MCI rate = sum of assault, auto theft, break and enter, robbery and theft over rates. Rank 1 = lowest rate. Etobicoke and city figures are my totals from the same file.
Markland Wood (944), Islington (947) and Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview (948) were close behind. The differences between places ranked fifth and eighth are small, so treat this as a shortlist, not a podium.
1. Eringate-Centennial-West Deane
What it’s like: a large, mostly residential area in the northwest corner of Toronto, near Pearson Airport and Highway 427. It runs roughly from Centennial Park and its golf course on the west to Martin Grove Road on the east, and from Eglinton Avenue West down to Rathburn Road. Much of the West Deane Park section was developed by Edmund Peachey’s company after he bought the land in the 1960s. Centennial Park, opened in 1967, covers about 525 acres and was upgraded with new fields and courts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when teams used it for training.
Crime in 2025: the lowest combined rate in Etobicoke, at 792 per 100,000, and down from 1,146 in 2024. Auto theft (234) was right around the city average.
What it costs: TRREB’s Eringate-Centennial-West Deane community had 46 sales in Q2 2026 at a median of $1,018,650 across all home types. Most sales were detached houses.
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2. Humber Bay Shores
What it’s like: the cluster of lakeside condo towers at the mouth of Mimico Creek, next to Humber Bay Park. The park’s two landspits, East and West, together cover about 139 hectares and opened in 1984. Humber Bay Shores became its own City neighbourhood in the 2022 update, alongside Mimico-Queensway.
Crime in 2025: 793 per 100,000, almost tied for first, with the lowest robbery rate (15) of the five. It has the largest population of the five, about 26,300 people.
What it costs: TRREB still reports this area inside its Mimico community, which had 169 sales and a median of $671,000 in Q2 2026, mostly condo apartments. For the wider TRREB W06 district, the condo apartment median from January to October 2026 was $607,500. More detail is in my guide Is Humber Bay Shores safe?
3. Etobicoke West Mall
What it’s like: the area along The West Mall near Highway 427, part of the community historically known as Eatonville. It has older low-rise homes alongside rental and condominium towers and townhouses on the main roads, and Cloverdale Mall is nearby.
Crime in 2025: 820 per 100,000, with a theft-over rate of just 14, the lowest of the five.
What it costs: TRREB’s Etobicoke West Mall community had 31 sales in Q2 2026 at a median of $480,000, because 21 of them were condo apartments. That makes it the most affordable entry point on this list.
4. Humber Heights-Westmount
What it’s like: a quiet, leafy area on the west bank of the Humber River, running west to Royal York Road and south to Eglinton Avenue West. Humber Creek splits it into Humber Heights to the north and Westmount to the south, along Scarlett Road and La Rose Avenue. It also has one of Etobicoke’s rare co-op apartment buildings, which I wrote about in 151 La Rose Avenue.
Crime in 2025: 864 per 100,000, down from 1,077 in 2024. Robbery (88) was a little above the city rate of 78, so it is worth checking the details for your block.
What it costs: TRREB’s Humber Heights community had 19 sales in Q2 2026 at a median of $1,070,000, mostly detached homes.
5. Edenbridge-Humber Valley
What it’s like: one of Etobicoke’s most expensive areas. It takes in much of what locals call Humber Valley Village, between the Humber River and Islington Avenue, including the Lincoln Woods streets around Edenbridge Drive. Expect large detached homes on big lots, plus several condo buildings.
Crime in 2025: 883 per 100,000, with the lowest assault rate of the five (307). But break and enter (242) and auto theft (231) were above the city averages, which is common in areas with large, valuable homes and cars.
What it costs: TRREB’s Edenbridge-Humber Valley community had 45 sales in Q2 2026 at a median of $1,499,800, a mix of detached homes and condo apartments. For the wider W08 district, the detached median from January to October 2026 was $1,540,000.
What do homes cost in these safer parts of Etobicoke?
TRREB groups Etobicoke into districts. Here are the medians for the districts that contain my top five.
| TRREB district (top-5 areas inside) | Detached median 2026 | Change vs 2025 | Condo apartment median 2026 | Change vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W08 (Eringate, West Mall, Edenbridge-Humber Valley) | $1,540,000 | −7.8% | $525,000 | −8.7% |
| W06 (Humber Bay Shores) | $1,179,000 | +1.6% | $607,500 | −2.7% |
| W09 (Humber Heights-Westmount) | $1,135,000 | −6.2% | $525,000 | +2.9% |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025. Medians by TRREB district; neighbourhood boundaries used by TRREB and by the City differ slightly.
Crime rates are one input, not the whole answer. The five areas above have lower reported major crime than most of Toronto, but auto theft is still a real issue across Etobicoke. When I help a family choose, I weigh safety alongside commute, schools and the specific street: a quiet crescent and a busy corner in the same neighbourhood can feel very different. If safety is your top priority, start with these five, then compare them with my list of family-friendly Etobicoke neighbourhoods.
Police data has limits. TPS says its figures are preliminary, that crime locations are moved to the nearest intersection to protect privacy, and that the numbers should not be compared with other crime data sources. Rates also only count reported crime. One busy address can push up a small neighbourhood’s rate, which is why I would always look at the breakdown, not just the total.
How can I check crime on a specific street in Etobicoke?
Use the TPS Public Safety Data Portal to look at the map and filters for your target neighbourhood, and compare at least three years so one bad year does not mislead you. Visit at night and on a weekend. Ask neighbours about car theft and package theft, which may matter more to daily life than the headline rate. For condos, ask the property manager about security, cameras and parking garage access.
What to do next
- Shortlist two or three of the areas above that also fit your commute and budget.
- Check the last three years of TPS neighbourhood data for each one, not just 2025.
- Walk the exact street in the evening and talk to a neighbour or two.
- Price the home type you want using recent sales in that TRREB community.
- Plan for car theft: a home with a garage, or a condo with secure underground parking, is worth extra points on your list anywhere in Etobicoke.
Need help with this? Talk to me.
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, and I’m the best agent to do this kind of work for you in Toronto and across the GTA. Over $100 million in GTA sales and 100+ families helped sell. Feel free to contact me any time: call or text 833-330-1925 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
What is the safest neighbourhood in Etobicoke?
Eringate-Centennial-West Deane had the lowest major crime rate in Etobicoke in 2025, at about 792 per 100,000 people, based on Toronto Police Service neighbourhood open data. Humber Bay Shores was almost tied at 793. Both ranked about 19th and 20th lowest of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods. Check the 2026 data when it is released.
Is Etobicoke safe?
Yes, Etobicoke is generally safe, but it varies a lot by neighbourhood. In 2025 its 22 neighbourhoods together had about 1,480 major crimes per 100,000 people, a little above Toronto’s average of about 1,322, mostly because of higher auto theft. Several Etobicoke areas rank among the lowest-crime neighbourhoods in the city.
Is Etobicoke safer than the rest of Toronto?
Not overall. Based on Toronto Police Service open data for 2025, Etobicoke’s combined major crime rate was about 1,480 per 100,000 people, compared with about 1,322 for the whole city. The difference is mainly auto theft. Assault and robbery rates in Etobicoke were close to the city average.
What are the safest neighbourhoods in Etobicoke for families?
Based on 2025 Toronto Police Service data, the lowest-crime Etobicoke neighbourhoods were Eringate-Centennial-West Deane, Humber Bay Shores, Etobicoke West Mall, Humber Heights-Westmount and Edenbridge-Humber Valley. Families heading into 2027 should also weigh schools, parks and commute, and check crime data for at least three years.
Is car theft a problem in Etobicoke?
Yes, auto theft is the biggest crime gap between Etobicoke and the rest of Toronto. In 2025 Etobicoke had about 354 auto thefts per 100,000 people, compared with about 225 city-wide, based on Toronto Police Service open data. Even the lowest-crime Etobicoke neighbourhoods had auto theft rates close to the city average.
Which parts of Etobicoke have the highest crime?
In 2025 Toronto Police Service data, West Humber-Clairville and Etobicoke City Centre had among the highest combined major crime rates in Etobicoke, and Mimico-Queensway had an unusually high assault rate. Rates can be skewed by a few busy addresses, so look at the category breakdown and several years before drawing conclusions in 2027.
Is Humber Bay Shores safe?
Yes, by Toronto Police Service data, Humber Bay Shores is one of the safer parts of Toronto. Its 2025 major crime rate was about 793 per 100,000 people, ranking about 20th lowest of 158 neighbourhoods, with a robbery rate of just 15. Condo buyers should still ask about building security and garage access.
Where can I find crime statistics for Toronto neighbourhoods?
The Toronto Police Service publishes neighbourhood crime counts and rates per 100,000 people on its Public Safety Data Portal, in the Neighbourhood Crime Rates Open Data file. As of November 2026 it covers 2014 to 2025 for the City’s 158 neighbourhoods. TPS warns the data is preliminary and locations are offset for privacy.
Is Etobicoke crime going down?
Yes, reported major crime in Etobicoke fell in 2025. The total count of major crime indicators across its 22 neighbourhoods dropped from 7,040 in 2024 to 6,384 in 2025, about 9% lower, according to Toronto Police Service open data. The city as a whole fell by a similar amount.
Sources
- Toronto Police Service: Neighbourhood Crime Rates Open Data (Public Safety Data Portal)
- Eatonville (Etobicoke West Mall area)
- City of Toronto: About Toronto neighbourhoods (158 neighbourhoods, 2022 update)
- TRREB Community Housing Market Report: Toronto West, Q2 2026
- Eringate-Centennial-West Deane
- Humber Bay Park
- Humber Heights-Westmount
- Humber Valley Village
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
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