Most Dangerous Areas in Windsor

Where are the most dangerous areas in Windsor Ontario?

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

For 2020, the most dangerous area in Windsor was Meadowbrook. Total crime, violent crime and property crime were all significantly above the national average for Canada. Meadowbrook experienced a yearly growth in crime of 4% and most alarmingly, violent crime for the area was 88% higher than the Canadian national average.

Roseville Gardens is the second most dangerous area in Windsor. In 2020, total crime, violent crime and property crime in Roseville Gardens were all significantly above Canada’s national average. To put crime in Roseville Gardens in perspective, the area is in the lowest 1% of all cities in Ontario regarding safety.

The third most dangerous area of Windsor in 2020 was Ford-Ferndale. While the area has a smaller population of both Meadowbrook and Roseville, high levels of crime occurred in Ford-Ferndale. The area was significantly above the Canadian average for total crime, violent crime, and property crime.

Wyandotte Towne Centre was Windsor’s fourth most dangerous area in 2020. Like Meadowbrook, Roseville Gardens and Ford-Ferndale, Wyandotte Towne Centre was above Canada’s national average for total crime, violent crime, and property crime.

The fifth most dangerous area in Windsor is the downtown area (Downtown Windsor). Out of areas listed thus far in this post, Downtown Windsor has the highest population. And when you mix in a downtown area (density, types of businesses, nightlife), higher crime tends to be a natural byproduct. For 2020, Downtown Windsor was above the national average for total crime, violent crime, and property crime. In 2020, crime in downtown Windsor increased 4%.

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.

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