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Living in Bendale-Glen Andrew
The neighbourhood report card
Overall grade : C
- ESafety17.9
- CBreak-ins1.5
- AGreen space98,233.0
- AParkland share14.8%
How these grades are computed
Grades from A to E, computed automatically from open data (police, city, census). Each criterion ranks this neighbourhood against the other neighbourhoods of the same city: A for the best-placed fifth, E for the lowest fifth. A relative position, not a verdict.
Bendale-Glen Andrew sits among Toronto's neighbourhoods with a major crime rate of 17.9, above the citywide figure of 13.2, even as reported incidents have fallen year over year. Its housing stock leans toward condominiums and tall apartment buildings, while its park coverage stands out relative to the rest of the city.
Crime and break-ins
Police recorded 369 major crimes in the neighbourhood over the latest year, down from 418 the year before, a decline of -11.7%. That puts the area's rate at 17.9, above the city average compared with the citywide rate of 13.2, and ranks it 138 among Toronto's neighbourhoods on this measure. Assaults make up the largest share of incidents, at 48.8% of the total, ahead of vehicle thefts, robberies and major thefts.
Break-ins tell a different story: 30 were reported, giving a rate of 1.5, below the city average relative to the city's 1.9. That rate has been rising, a trend worth keeping in mind even though the overall level remains favourable.
19 of 33: the lowest, the highest and Bendale-Glen Andrew's neighbours.
Break-ins per 1,000 residents in 2025, all of Toronto : 1.9
Housing stock
The neighbourhood counted 7,415 occupied dwellings at the last census. Condominiums account for 48.4% of homes, and tall apartment buildings make up 58.9% of the stock, giving the area a distinctly vertical character for this part of Toronto.
Renters occupy 39.4% of households here, below the citywide share of 48.1%. Older dwellings, built up to the early post-war years, represent 23.7% of the housing stock, meaning most of what's available was built well after that period.
19 of 33: the lowest, the highest and Bendale-Glen Andrew's neighbours.
Share of renter households, all of Toronto : 48.1%
Parks and outdoor life
The City of Toronto's municipal parks inventory lists 7 parks in Bendale-Glen Andrew, covering 14.8% of its land. Thomson Memorial Park is the largest of these. Measured against the number of dwellings, park area here is above the city average compared with the rest of the city.
Families have access to 5 children's playgrounds and 6 outdoor sports fields and courts, along with 2 community centres serving the area.
13 of 33: the lowest, the highest and Bendale-Glen Andrew's neighbours.
Share of land occupied by parks, all of Toronto : 12.5%
Rents across the region
CMHC's average rent figures apply to the Toronto region as a whole and are not specific to Bendale-Glen Andrew, but they help frame what housing costs look like nearby. Bachelor units average $1,491, smaller units with a single bedroom average $1,761, family-sized units average $2,045, and the largest units average $2,294.
These figures reflect the broader Toronto CMA, so actual listings in the neighbourhood may differ depending on building age, condominium status and proximity to amenities.
Practical notes for newcomers
With break-ins below the city average but trending upward, renters and owners alike may want to review door and window security and confirm what a tenant or homeowner insurance policy covers before moving in. The overall major crime rate, above the city average relative to the city, is still worth factoring into day-to-day precautions even as the broader trend is falling.
Anyone planning to buy should treat mortgage pre-approval as an early step, especially given the neighbourhood's high share of condominiums at 48.4%, which can carry monthly fees separate from a mortgage payment. Renters should note that the renter share here, 39.4%, is lower than the citywide average of 48.1%, which may mean fewer purpose-built rental options in direct competition.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bendale-Glen Andrew safe compared with the rest of Toronto?
Its major crime rate of 17.9 is above the city average next to the citywide rate of 13.2, though the trend is falling and crimes fell to 369 from 418 the previous year. Break-ins, at a rate of 1.5, remain below the city average but have been rising.
What kind of housing is available in Bendale-Glen Andrew?
The area has 7,415 occupied dwellings, with condominiums making up 48.4% and tall apartment buildings 58.9% of the stock. Renters hold 39.4% of households, below the city's 48.1%.
How much green space does the neighbourhood have?
There are 7 municipal parks covering 14.8% of the land, including Thomson Memorial Park, the largest. Park area per dwelling is above the city average compared with the city, and families can use 5 playgrounds, 6 sports facilities and 2 community centres.
All the data
| Indicator | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kilometres of bike lanes, cycle tracks and trails | 7 | Cycling network |
| Break-ins in 2025 Period : 2025 | 30 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Break-ins compared with the city Period : 2025 | below the city average | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Break-ins per 1,000 residents Period : 2025 | 1.5 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Year-over-year break-in trend Period : 2025 | rising | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Community centres | 2 | Parks and recreation facilities |
| Share of dwellings in condominiums Period : 2021 | 48.4% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Year-over-year change in major crimes Period : 2025 | -11.7% | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crime rate compared with the city Period : 2025 | above the city average | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Rank by major crime rate (1 = lowest) Period : 2025 | 138 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crimes per 1,000 residents Period : 2025 | 17.9 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Year-over-year major crime trend Period : 2025 | falling | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crimes reported in 2025 Period : 2025 | 369 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crimes reported in 2024 Period : 2024 | 418 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Occupied dwellings (2021 Census) Period : 2021 | 7,415 | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Park area per dwelling compared with the city | above the city average | Green spaces |
| Dwellings in buildings of five or more storeys Period : 2021 | 58.9% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Largest park in the neighbourhood | Thomson Memorial Park | Green spaces |
| Parks | 7 | Green spaces |
| Share of land occupied by parks | 14.8% | Green spaces |
| Square metres of park per 1,000 dwellings | 98,233.0 | Green spaces |
| Children's playgrounds | 5 | Parks and recreation facilities |
| Population (2025, police estimate) Period : 2025 | 20,648 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Dwellings built in 1960 or earlier Period : 2021 | 23.7% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Share of renter households Period : 2021 | 39.4% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Outdoor sports fields and courts | 6 | Parks and recreation facilities |
| Most frequent category Period : 2025 | assaults | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Share of the most frequent category Period : 2025 | 48.8% | Neighbourhood crime rates |
Regional context
| Indicator | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Neighbourhoods covered | 158 | Toronto neighbourhoods (158) |
| Kilometres of bike lanes, cycle tracks and trails, all of Toronto | 661 | Cycling network |
| Break-ins per 1,000 residents in 2025, all of Toronto Period : 2025 | 1.9 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, all of Toronto Period : 2025 | 13.2 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Share of land occupied by parks, all of Toronto | 12.5% | Green spaces |
| Square metres of park per 1,000 dwellings, all of Toronto | 69,239.0 | Green spaces |
| Share of renter households, all of Toronto Period : 2021 | 48.1% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Average rent, Toronto CMA: one bedroom Period : 2025 | $1,761 | Average rents (Rental Market Survey) |
| Average rent, Toronto CMA: two bedrooms Period : 2025 | $2,045 | Average rents (Rental Market Survey) |
| Average rent, Toronto CMA: three bedrooms or more Period : 2025 | $2,294 | Average rents (Rental Market Survey) |
| Average rent, Toronto CMA: bachelor Period : 2025 | $1,491 | Average rents (Rental Market Survey) |
| Rent survey year | 2025 | Average rents (Rental Market Survey) |
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