Where are the most dangerous areas in Windsor Ontario?

Windsor is the 16th most populous city in Canada and the 9th most populous in Ontario. While Windsor is a very safe city to live and work in, certain neighbourhoods have higher crime rates than others. Here are the most dangerous areas in Windsor, Ontario:

For 2024, the most dangerous area in Windsor was Sandwich. Total crime, violent crime and property crime were all significantly above the national average for Canada. Sandwich experienced a yearly growth in crime of 4% and most alarmingly, violent crime for the area was 67% higher than the Canadian national average.

Ford City is the second most dangerous area in Windsor. In 2024, total crime, violent crime and property crime in Roseville Gardens were all significantly above Canada’s national average.

The third most dangerous area of Windsor in 2020 was Walker Farm. The area was significantly above the Canadian average for total crime, violent crime, and property crime. Property crime is 61% above the national average.

South Central was Windsor’s fourth most dangerous area in 2024. Similar to the previous wards, South Central was above Canada’s national average for total crime, violent crime, and property crime.

The fifth most dangerous area in Windsor is Walkerville. In 2024 violent crime in the area was 60% above the national average for total crime, violent crime, and property crime. In 2024, crime in downtown Windsor increased 4%.

As of August 2025, overall property crime in Windsor is up 6.9% over 2024. While crime levels vary across Windsor neighbourhoods, there are proactive steps every homeowner or business owner can take to strengthen their security:

• Upgrade entry points: Reinforce door and window locks, and ensure outdoor lighting eliminates dark hiding spots around your property.
• Leverage community resources: Join or start a neighbourhood watch, stay connected with local policing programs, and report suspicious activity promptly.
• Adopt layered protection: A monitored alarm system remains one of the most effective deterrents against break-ins. In Windsor, “local monitoring” means your alarm signals go straight to a nearby Security ONE monitoring centre — not a call centre across the country — ensuring faster response and peace of mind.
• Stay informed: Regularly check Windsor Police Service crime dashboards to understand current trends in your area and adjust your security habits accordingly.

Whether you live in the areas above or any other area in Windsor, a monitored alarm system is key to protecting your home and business. A monitored alarm system dramatically lowers your chance of a break-in by deterring and detecting any would-be burglars. And be sure to choose a local alarm company like Security ONE, where a security representative can come and match your home’s security needs to the most effective monitored alarm solution.