Crime in Montreal, Canada

Montreal is very safe in most places. Places that aren't safe are not places people want to go or to live in. Gentrification and immigration density creates a lot of homeless people though. They are not dangerous but in some spot you can have 15 on a street corner. There is more immigrants in Montreal than native people so people saying locals are racists are dishonest. It's true that if you dont speak french you can have a hard time. French is Québec's first official language so you wont be served in english everywhere. Nine out of ten provinces speak english though so if you go in the only one where they speak french, that's on you. Yet Montreal is very bilingual and friendly, there's always the chance someone around you will help you be understood.

Been living in Verdun for the last 4 years, and before that 5 years in Griffintown (pre-condopocalypse). To be honest in all that time ive only had my car broken into once (in Griffintown) because I carelessly left my laptop in overnight (thieves have ways of detecting large electronics).
I love my neighborhood, neighbors look out for each other and the streets are very safe. I live next to a zone that used to have gang activity (3rd Street) and can't say theres really anything happening anymore. Never been accosted, approached or bothered and I am routinely out at night due to work.
Montreal is very safe, just have your wits about you and use the same common sense that applies to any big city.

I’ve been reading a lot of hyperbolic comments about Montreal, from “this is the safest city in North America” to “you’ll get robbed/mugged/violated in some other way”. Out of curiosity, how the heck are there so many shootings in a city that claims to be safe AND is in a country that doesn’t allow firearms? If nothing else, how come people claim it’s the safest when Toronto routinely ranks above it in safety indices? The “pro-Montrealers” just keep regurgitating the same cliche of “we’re ranked best and safest” without backing that up with real data or proof. It’s like the media is trying to shove this idyllic image of Montreal down people’s throats because the city needs evert tourism penny it can get, and those who are loyal to Montreal are just biased and can’t let go of their pride. Montreal might have been the best XYZ at one point, but it sure isn’t anymore.

I lived in Montreal all of my life until last year. It wasn't until moving away that I started appreciating how safe Montreal is. I used to walk alone at night all the time in Montreal with no problem, which I don't feel as safe to do where I live now. In 23 years, I've only been robbed once when I had my phone snatched out of my hands at Atwater Metro. I once had my bike stolen too. Other than that, in 23 years, I've never had anything happen to me.

In the past week 10 teenagers have gone missing and that number is increasing

If you understand the social economics of a city, then a rational decision will follow as to accepting the perils that coexist.

To Marla and Sherri: take your meds!!! Please readers don't believe a iota what those psychos are describing. Perhaps you act like total asses and that's why you got attacked! I've lived in Montreal for over 20 years, lived in different neighbourhoods and the city IS a safe and lovely place to live! Please come and visit us we enjoy visitors! Montreal is ranked one of the safest places in the World, but like anything else if you are not smart, and rude and idiot, something will happen to you WHEREVER you are! And the French speaking do speak English most of the time and welcome visitors. Hope you'll enjoy your visit or your new city! :))

Yes, it is like Nazi Germany. Lots of very racist people, and French hating English is racism too. I have followed, harrassed and assaulted by strangers in that filthy stinky city. Police are being investigated for corruption. Crazy drivers in the streets tried to run me over on several occasions. Many people seem disoriented and do not know if they are coming or going and some are angry walking lunatics ready to attack and vent their frustations on some innocent victim. The people do not care about other people, have no consideration for anyone. They look psycho like they want to assault someone or cause serious bodily harm. Lots of alcoholics and drug users and govt letting people out of institutions to save money. They never seem to have enough money in this town even though the taxes are sky high and the city is overpriced. The city has literally gone to the dogs. Hell is probably a better place. You meet a better class of people. And the French elitism and horrible immigrants they are letting in are destroying the ciy further.

Parc Painter used to be crazy back back then. Used to always be in the news. You couldnt even go to the parc at night. Gangs litteraly controlled it to sell drugs. I always pass by the nieghborhood when i take the 171. It always looks sketchy and shit.

I am a senior citizen in Lasalle. A Purolator delivery man got very angry with me when I questioned him about jut leaving my package on by doorstep. I explained my street has heavy foot traffic and the package could easily be stolen. He became furious, charged to my door. I thought he would hit me. I tried to shut the door, but he kicked it open. While he regained his balance, I managed to shut the door and lock it. I called the police. Not a police matter they said. Maybe if it happened to their mother or wife, it would be. Meanwhile the big bootprint remains on my front doorl So the message is, shut up and stay in the house seniors. You ARE on your own.

Little Lebanon is a sketchy area. I used to live on Thompson Blvd next to Jules Poitras Ive never been in danger or anything but ive never felt safe. The neighborhood just has an awful vibe.

Chameran-Lebeau is awful. I lived there for 1 year because of cheap rent. The people there are discusting. I hear sirens all the time. Apperantly there was a shooting on the street behind me a week ago. Just an awful neighborhood. I have never went back to Ville Saint Laurent after that.

I have found no comments on Ville Saint-Pierre.... PLEASE avoid Ville Saint-Pierre. It's the east of Lachine and used to be separate from it until a few years ago- now it's part of it, and that's probably why the crime rate for Lachine is so high.

I lived on Des Érables for a year and a half- on my first or second day there, this guy asked me if I wanted to collect money for his drug dealing ring. I refused, went my own way. I never felt safe walking down the street if it wasn't early in the morning. You somehow always feel watched in this neighborhood.

There's always an ambulance or police cars active near Des Érables at night at least once every two weeks.

A few months later, my girlfriend slept over, and during the night, a guy broke in. He turned on the lights, opened the doors. I figure he thought no one was home, because he opened the door to my bedroom, turned on the light, and looked at me. I think the weirdest part is that he gestured for me to keep quiet, then to follow him, before he turned off the lights and closed my door. Obviously I barricated the door as soon as he closed it, called 911- I wanted to keep my girlfriend safe.

From then on, there was at least three more break-ins into my apartment on Des Érables. My desktop was stolen along with all of my jewerly. I left as soon as possible.

Overall, please, please please avoid Ville St-Pierre.

To everyone saying crime is on the rise, its all bull shit. Montreal is the safest large city in North America and has one of the lowest murder rates in the WORLD! yeah theres some areas to avoid, but just keep your mouth shut and mind your business and you'll be safe.

Yea ive heard about Little Lebanon. The name is actually Chamran-Lebeau. Very Poor and lots of crime

Ever heard of Chamoland (Little Lebanon) in Saint-laurent? Thats a neighborhood i never would go near at night.. Ive heard about shootings, stabbings and operations against drug dealers. Its also known for fraud