Q: We have moved to Toronto recently and we have loved every bit of it so far. But one thing which has been bothering me is the crime rate here. I heard that Toronto is one of the safest cities in the world. But I really don't understand what kind of yardstick is used to measure the crime rate. I mean, there are murders, shootings, stabbings happening every other day here as if it is a common practice. People seemed to be killed for no reason. And crime seems to be there almost everywhere - downtown, Scarborough, North York, Mississauga etc. I read the crime libraries and the frightening part is that most of the crimes are yet to be resolved which means that the accused are still at large. You never know when they will strike again. Although we are here only for a short term, I'm quite distressed. I agree crime is present everywhere in the world but somehow Toronto just does not seem to be as safe as it is portrayed to the world. I really wish someone out here (who have lived in Toronto for a long period) can tell me if my opinion is correct or wrong. Back in my country, Canada and Canadians have an excellent reputation. I want to go back home with good memories of this place.
A: Crime happens everywhere in the world! Yes, Toronto REALLY is safe, especially compared to other cities and countries. The majority of crimes in Toronto only happen with people involved in gangs, drugs, or other bad stuff like that. And, of course, shootings only happen at night in unsafe allies, and areas. In some public places, police and safetyguards protroll the grounds, making sure it is a secure place for everyone! Just don't make unwise decisions! Click here for an article from the Toronto Star. (one of Toronto's official newspaper) http://www.thestar.com/News/World/article/429887 Our entire WORLD is not safe! Think of it -- poverty, warsaw -- it all happens! We still have not achieved peace. No country has. You cannot think that Toronto and Canada are the 'perfect' country to live in, because really there is no ideal imagine of what's 'perfect.' It has to have a LITTLE crime, don't you think? In order to give genuine reviews, tell your friends what YOU think of Toronto... not about the unfortunate who make bad decisions through out life. It's mostly them who get into all the trouble. As long as you keep your nose out of things, Toronto has got to be one of the safest places to live in North America! :)