{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/canada/toronto","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:43:27.868Z","place":{"city":"Toronto","country":"Canada","countryCode":"CA","lat":43.70643,"lon":-79.39864},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.95,"caps":[],"databaseScore":90,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers report feeling generally safe during daylight, but many express concern after recent hate‑crime attacks on Jewish bakery locations.","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":82,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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(crowdsourced)","value":45.6,"display":"45.6 / 100","year":null,"score":59,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":87.6,"display":"87.6%","year":"2019","score":93,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"violence_victimization","label":"Physical assault (past year)","value":2.5,"display":"2.5%","year":"2019","score":87,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"sexual_violence","label":"Sexual violence (past year)","value":2.2,"display":"2.2%","year":"2014","score":75,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":100,"display":"US AQI 100 · Moderate","year":null,"score":66,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":1,"display":"1 notice · max Watch","year":null,"score":84,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":34,"display":"34 within 15 km · nearest ~2.4 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":36,"display":"July: highs ~36°C · high heat","year":null,"score":80,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — No advisory against travel","year":null,"score":97,"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)"}],"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 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However, localized hate‑crime incidents and occasional street violence have risen in July 2026, so travelers should stay alert in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have occurred near nightlife districts and large public events; avoid poorly lit streets after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing is common in crowded venues such as the PATH, major festivals, and tourist hotspots; keep bags zipped and wallets in front pockets."},"safeAreas":["Harbourfront","Yorkville","East York","Scarborough","North York"],"avoidAreas":["Weston","Mackenzie Village"],"scams":["Overpriced souvenir scams near popular attractions","Fake charity collections targeting tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Downtown Toronto","level":"caution","note":"High foot traffic and nightlife; stay alert after dark and avoid isolated streets."},{"name":"Harbourfront","level":"safe","note":"Well‑patrolled tourist area; low risk during daylight and early evening."},{"name":"Yorkville","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential and shopping district; generally safe but watch belongings."},{"name":"East York","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential neighbourhood; low crime, safe for visitors."},{"name":"Scarborough","level":"caution","note":"Suburban area with occasional petty crime; stay aware of surroundings."},{"name":"North York","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial zones; safe in daylight, exercise caution at night."},{"name":"Weston","level":"avoid","note":"Higher rates of violent incidents reported recently; best to avoid."},{"name":"Mackenzie Village","level":"avoid","note":"Recent gang‑related activity and assaults; not recommended for travelers."}]}}