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Living in Blake-Jones, Toronto
The neighbourhood report card
Overall grade : C
- BSafety10.0
- ABreak-ins1.0
- DGreen space10,558.0
- DParkland share3.5%
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.
Blake-Jones posts a major crime rate of 10.0, below the city average, and that figure has been falling year over year. Housing here leans toward older, low-rise stock, and green space is modest relative to the rest of the city.
Crime and Safety
Toronto Police Service recorded 82 major crimes in Blake-Jones this year, down from 99 the year before, a change of -17.2%. Assaults make up the largest share of incidents, accounting for 65.9% of the total, with vehicle thefts, robberies and major thefts filling out the rest.
The neighbourhood's major crime rate of 10.0 sits below the city average compared with the citywide rate of 13.2, and its rank of 58 among Toronto's neighbourhoods reflects that. Break-ins are rarer still: 8 were reported, for a rate of 1.0 against a city figure of 1.9, and the trend here is falling as well.
15 of 33: the lowest, the highest and Blake-Jones's neighbours.
Break-ins per 1,000 residents in 2025, all of Toronto : 1.9
Housing Stock
Blake-Jones counts 3,105 occupied dwellings, and the building stock skews toward older construction: 66.3% of homes date to the early post-war years or before. Tall apartment buildings make up 16.3% of the housing stock, while condominiums remain a small slice at 1.9%.
Renters occupy 46.0% of households here, close to the citywide renter share of 48.1%. That mix of long-standing low-rise buildings and a meaningful renter base shapes much of the neighbourhood's character.
19 of 33: the lowest, the highest and Blake-Jones's neighbours.
Share of renter households, all of Toronto : 48.1%
Parks and Outdoor Life
Based on the City of Toronto's municipal parks inventory, Blake-Jones has 3 parks covering 3.5% of its land. Park area per dwelling comes in below the city average compared with the rest of Toronto, so green space is something to weigh carefully if outdoor access matters to you.
The Pocket is the largest park in the neighbourhood. Families will find 2 children's playgrounds and 2 outdoor sports fields and courts spread across the area's municipal parkland.
18 of 33: the lowest, the highest and Blake-Jones's neighbours.
Share of land occupied by parks, all of Toronto : 12.5%
Rent in the Toronto Region
CMHC's regional averages for the Toronto CMA give a sense of the broader rental market, though these figures are not specific to Blake-Jones. Bachelor units averaged $1,491, smaller units averaged $1,761, family-sized units averaged $2,045, and the largest units averaged $2,294 in the latest survey.
Anyone pricing a move into Blake-Itself should treat these as a regional benchmark rather than a prediction of what's available locally, since actual asking rents vary by building and unit.
Practical Notes for Newcomers
With break-ins below the city average and trending falling, the baseline security picture in Blake-Jones looks comparatively settled, though basic precautions like secure locks and visible lighting remain worthwhile anywhere. Renters moving in should still consider tenant insurance, since it covers belongings and liability regardless of a neighbourhood's crime figures.
Buyers should factor the age of the housing stock into their planning: with 66.3% of dwellings built in the early post-war years or earlier, a pre-purchase inspection and attention to mortgage pre-approval terms are sensible steps before committing to an older home in this area.
Frequently asked questions
Is Blake-Jones a safe neighbourhood in Toronto?
Its major crime rate of 10.0 is below the city average relative to the citywide rate of 13.2, and crime has been falling year over year, with a change of -17.2%.
What are rents like near Blake-Jones?
There's no rent figure specific to Blake-Jones, but regional CMHC averages for the Toronto CMA show family-sized units at $2,045 and smaller units at $1,761, useful as general context only.
How much green space does Blake-Jones have?
The neighbourhood has 3 municipal parks covering 3.5% of its land, with park area per dwelling running below the city average compared with the rest of Toronto; The Pocket is the largest of these parks.
All the data
| Indicator | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kilometres of bike lanes, cycle tracks and trails | 3 | Cycling network |
| Break-ins in 2025 Period : 2025 | 8 | 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 | 1.0 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Year-over-year break-in trend Period : 2025 | falling | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Share of dwellings in condominiums Period : 2021 | 1.9% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Year-over-year change in major crimes Period : 2025 | -17.2% | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crime rate compared with the city Period : 2025 | below the city average | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Rank by major crime rate (1 = lowest) Period : 2025 | 58 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crimes per 1,000 residents Period : 2025 | 10.0 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Year-over-year major crime trend Period : 2025 | falling | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crimes reported in 2025 Period : 2025 | 82 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crimes reported in 2024 Period : 2024 | 99 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Occupied dwellings (2021 Census) Period : 2021 | 3,105 | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Park area per dwelling compared with the city | below the city average | Green spaces |
| Dwellings in buildings of five or more storeys Period : 2021 | 16.3% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Largest park in the neighbourhood | The Pocket | Green spaces |
| Parks | 3 | Green spaces |
| Share of land occupied by parks | 3.5% | Green spaces |
| Square metres of park per 1,000 dwellings | 10,558.0 | Green spaces |
| Children's playgrounds | 2 | Parks and recreation facilities |
| Population (2025, police estimate) Period : 2025 | 8,195 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Dwellings built in 1960 or earlier Period : 2021 | 66.3% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Share of renter households Period : 2021 | 46.0% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Outdoor sports fields and courts | 2 | Parks and recreation facilities |
| Most frequent category Period : 2025 | assaults | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Share of the most frequent category Period : 2025 | 65.9% | 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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