"A new survey has found residents in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are worried about rising crime rates, despite various police services in the region reporting declines. The survey by Liaison Strategies found 72 per cent of Torontonians believed homicide in the city had increased over the past year. But as of Dec. 30, Toronto has had 42 reported homicides in 2025 the lowest rate since 1986 according to data provided by Toronto Police Service (TPS)."
"In a year-end interview with CBC's Dwight Drummond, Toronto police chief Myron Demkiw discusses bail reform, policing on transit and a troubling rise in youth crime. In a year-end interview with CBC News earlier this month, TPS Chief Myron Demkiw said the city is seeing a drop in crime rates after some "significant" highs over the past decade, though he noted that youth crime rates were a cause for concern."
"Major crime indicators have decreased in all categories this year, except for theft over $5,000, Toronto police spokesperson Stephanie Sayer told CBC News. We recognize that lower numbers don't automatically translate into people feeling safer, said Sayer. After several years of higher crime, trust and confidence take time to rebuild. That's why visibility matters. She said Toronto police are working to be more presen"
A Liaison Strategies survey found 72 per cent of Torontonians believed homicide had increased over the past year and many residents felt assault, robbery, motor vehicle theft and hate crimes had risen. As of Dec. 30, Toronto recorded 42 homicides in 2025, the lowest rate since 1986 according to Toronto Police Service data. Major crime indicators have decreased in most categories this year, except theft over $5,000. Toronto police chief Myron Demkiw noted overall drops but expressed concern about youth crime. Police spokesperson Stephanie Sayer said lower numbers do not immediately make people feel safer and emphasized visibility and rebuilding trust.
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