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Living in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town: What the Data Shows
The neighbourhood report card
Overall grade : D
- ESafety16.6
- EBreak-ins3.2
- CGreen space24,769.0
- BParkland share10.8%
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.
Cabbagetown-South St.James Town counts 13,073 residents across 6,200 occupied dwellings. Major crime sits at a rate of 16.6, above the city average, while break-ins have been falling even though their rate of 3.2 remains above the city average.
Crime and Safety
Toronto Police Service recorded 217 major crimes here in the latest year, down from 237 the year before, a change of -8.4%. That puts the neighbourhood's rate at 16.6, above the city average compared with the citywide rate of 13.2, and ranks it 133 among Toronto's neighbourhoods by this measure. The trend is described as stable.
Assaults make up the largest share of incidents, at 65.0% of all reported major crimes, making assaults the dominant category by far. Break-ins add 42 incidents to the picture, for a rate of 3.2 against a citywide figure of 1.9 — above the city average, though the direction is falling.
13 of 33: the lowest, the highest and Cabbagetown-South St.James Town's neighbours.
Break-ins per 1,000 residents in 2025, all of Toronto : 1.9
Housing Stock
The neighbourhood's 6,200 occupied dwellings lean heavily toward rental and tall apartment living. Renter households account for 54.9% of all households, well above the citywide share of 48.1%, and condominiums make up 31.3% of the stock.
Tall apartment buildings house 51.9% of dwellings, reflecting a built form shaped by mid-rise and high-rise construction. Older dwellings, built up to the early post-war years, still represent 41.5% of the housing here, a reminder that newer towers sit alongside a layer of older stock.
18 of 33: the lowest, the highest and Cabbagetown-South St.James Town'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, the neighbourhood has 7 parks covering 10.8% of its land. Park area per dwelling comes in below the city average compared with the rest of the city, at 24,769.0 against a citywide figure of 69,239.0.
The largest of these is Riverdale Park West. Families will find 1 children's playground and 3 outdoor sports fields and courts spread across the neighbourhood's green spaces.
17 of 33: the lowest, the highest and Cabbagetown-South St.James Town's neighbours.
Share of land occupied by parks, all of Toronto : 12.5%
Rents in the Toronto Region
CMHC's regional survey, covering the whole Toronto census metropolitan area rather than this neighbourhood specifically, puts average rent for bachelor units at $1,491 and for smaller units at $1,761. Family-sized units average $2,045, while the largest units reach $2,294 on average.
These figures describe the broader Toronto rental market in 2025 and should be read as context rather than a prediction of what any specific unit in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town will cost.
Practical Notes for Newcomers
With break-ins at a rate of 3.2, above the city average relative to the citywide figure of 1.9, prospective residents may want to ask about door and window security when viewing a unit, even with the trend currently falling.
Given that renter households make up 54.9% of the neighbourhood, tenant insurance is worth arranging before move-in day, since it typically isn't automatic with a lease. Buyers, meanwhile, benefit from securing mortgage pre-approval early, particularly in a market where condominiums already represent 31.3% of the local housing stock and demand for that segment can shift quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cabbagetown-South St.James Town safe compared with the rest of Toronto?
Major crime here runs at a rate of 16.6, which is above the city average against the citywide rate of 13.2, though the year-over-year trend is stable and crime counts fell from 237 to 217.
Are rents in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town higher than the Toronto average?
There is no rent figure specific to this neighbourhood; the available data covers the whole Toronto region, where average rent for family-sized units is $2,045 and for the largest units is $2,294.
How much green space does Cabbagetown-South St.James Town have?
The City of Toronto's municipal parks inventory lists 7 parks here, covering 10.8% of the land, with park area per dwelling running below the city average compared with the citywide figure.
All the data
| Indicator | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kilometres of bike lanes, cycle tracks and trails | 8 | Cycling network |
| Break-ins in 2025 Period : 2025 | 42 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Break-ins compared with the city Period : 2025 | above the city average | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Break-ins per 1,000 residents Period : 2025 | 3.2 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Year-over-year break-in trend Period : 2025 | falling | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Share of dwellings in condominiums Period : 2021 | 31.3% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Year-over-year change in major crimes Period : 2025 | -8.4% | 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 | 133 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crimes per 1,000 residents Period : 2025 | 16.6 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Year-over-year major crime trend Period : 2025 | stable | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crimes reported in 2025 Period : 2025 | 217 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Major crimes reported in 2024 Period : 2024 | 237 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Occupied dwellings (2021 Census) Period : 2021 | 6,200 | 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 | 51.9% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Largest park in the neighbourhood | Riverdale Park West | Green spaces |
| Parks | 7 | Green spaces |
| Share of land occupied by parks | 10.8% | Green spaces |
| Square metres of park per 1,000 dwellings | 24,769.0 | Green spaces |
| Children's playgrounds | 1 | Parks and recreation facilities |
| Population (2025, police estimate) Period : 2025 | 13,073 | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Dwellings built in 1960 or earlier Period : 2021 | 41.5% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Share of renter households Period : 2021 | 54.9% | Neighbourhood profiles, 2021 Census |
| Outdoor sports fields and courts | 3 | Parks and recreation facilities |
| Most frequent category Period : 2025 | assaults | Neighbourhood crime rates |
| Share of the most frequent category Period : 2025 | 65.0% | 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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