Yes, Richmond Hill, Ontario is a relatively safe place by Canadian standards: York Regional Police, which polices Richmond Hill, recorded a Crime Severity Index (CSI) of 50.28 in 2025, down about 6% from 2024 and about 33% below the national CSI of 75.0, according to Statistics Canada. That is also about 12% below Ontario’s 57.2 and about 16% below the Toronto Police Service’s 59.98. This page is about Richmond Hill in York Region, Ontario, not Richmond, British Columbia.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026), Crime Severity Index for police services in Ontario (Table 35-10-0188-01) and incident-based crime by census metropolitan area (Table 35-10-0177-01). Statistics Canada does not publish a separate figure for Richmond Hill: the York Regional Police figures cover all nine municipalities of York Region. Police services and online reporting checked on yrp.ca on 25 October 2026. Percentages not in the release are our own arithmetic. Updated 25 October 2026.
Key facts
- York Regional Police, which polices Richmond Hill, had a Crime Severity Index of 50.28 in 2025, down about 6% from 53.57 in 2024 (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
- York Region’s 2025 CSI was about 33% below Canada’s 75.0 and about 12% below Ontario’s 57.2 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- York’s violent CSI was 63.17 in 2025, about 35% below the national violent CSI of 97.19.
- Richmond, British Columbia is a different city: the Richmond RCMP’s 2025 CSI was 151.82, about 3 times York Region’s (our calculation).
- York’s CSI peaked at 54.55 in 2023 and has fallen in each of the two years since.
- Richmond Hill had about 202,000 residents at the 2021 census and sits inside the Toronto census metropolitan area.
Is Richmond Hill, Ontario safe?
Richmond Hill, Ontario is safe for most residents and visitors: York Regional Police’s 2025 Crime Severity Index of 50.28 was one of the lower values among large police services in the Greater Toronto Area and well below the Canadian average of 75.0. The Crime Severity Index is Statistics Canada’s measure of police-reported crime that weights each offence by its seriousness, with Canada in 2006 set at 100. A lower number means less, or less serious, reported crime. Our Crime Severity Index explainer shows how it is calculated.
Richmond Hill is a city in York Region, north of Toronto. It is policed by York Regional Police, mainly through #2 District, which serves Richmond Hill and the Thornhill area of Markham and Vaughan and, according to York Regional Police, nearly 285,000 people. The district headquarters is at 171 Major Mackenzie Drive West in Richmond Hill and is open 24 hours a day.
Richmond Hill, Ontario or Richmond, BC: which figures apply?
Richmond Hill, Ontario and Richmond, British Columbia are separate cities in different provinces, with very different crime figures: York Regional Police (Richmond Hill) had a 2025 CSI of 50.28, while the Richmond RCMP (Richmond, BC) had 151.82. Searches such as “Richmond crime map” or “is Richmond safe” often mix the two. If you are looking at the city next to Vancouver Airport, read is Richmond, BC safe? and our Richmond, BC crime map guide instead.
| Police service (2025) | Area | Crime Severity Index 2025 | Violent CSI 2025 | Non-violent CSI 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Regional Police | Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan and the rest of York Region, Ont. | 50.28 | 63.17 | 45.55 |
| Richmond RCMP | Richmond, B.C. | 151.82 | 61.78 | 189.09 |
| Canada | All police services | 75.01 | 97.19 | 66.78 |
Our calculation from Statistics Canada data: Richmond, BC’s overall CSI was about three times York Region’s, almost entirely because of non-violent (property) crime; the two areas’ violent CSI values were close.
Is Richmond Hill safer than Toronto and the rest of the GTA?
Richmond Hill’s police area is safer than Toronto on the official measure: York Regional Police’s 2025 CSI of 50.28 was about 16% below the Toronto Police Service (59.98) and about 15% below Peel Regional Police (59.41), but above Durham (43.18) and Halton (30.61), according to Statistics Canada.
| Police service | CSI 2024 | CSI 2025 | Change 2024–2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Regional Police (Richmond Hill) | 53.57 | 50.28 | −6% |
| Toronto Police Service | 68.62 | 59.98 | −13% |
| Peel Regional Police (Mississauga, Brampton) | 57.01 | 59.41 | +4% |
| Durham Regional Police (Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax) | 47.19 | 43.18 | −8% |
| Halton Regional Police (Oakville, Burlington) | 31.20 | 30.61 | −2% |
| Ontario (province) | 60.95 | 57.17 | −6% |
| Canada | 78.84 | 75.01 | −5% |
York Region sits in the middle of the GTA’s five large police services. For the whole region, see safest places to live in the GTA, and for Ontario as a whole, our safest cities in Ontario and most dangerous cities in Ontario rankings.
Is crime in Richmond Hill going up or down?
Crime severity in Richmond Hill’s police area is going down: York Regional Police’s CSI fell for a second year in 2025, to 50.28, about 8% below its 2023 peak of 54.55, according to Statistics Canada. The longer picture is a rise: York’s CSI was 38.51 in 2020 and 38.82 in 2021, so the 2025 value is still about 31% higher than in 2020 (our calculation).
| Year | York Regional Police CSI | Toronto CMA CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 38.51 | 46.65 | 73.92 |
| 2021 | 38.82 | 45.91 | 74.87 |
| 2022 | 47.40 | 52.78 | 78.74 |
| 2023 | 54.55 | 59.05 | 81.27 |
| 2024 | 53.57 | 59.43 | 78.84 |
| 2025 | 50.28 | 54.99 | 75.01 |
York Region followed the same path as the wider Toronto region: a rise from 2021 to 2023 and a fall since.
What kind of crime is most common around Richmond Hill?
Property crime is the most common type of police-reported crime in the Toronto census metropolitan area (CMA), which includes Richmond Hill: the Toronto CMA recorded 2,566 property incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, against 987 violent incidents per 100,000, according to Statistics Canada. Offence-level figures for York Region alone are not in the data we use, so the Toronto CMA numbers below show the general pattern.
- Vehicle theft fell about 27% to 238 per 100,000 (16,711 vehicles), still above Canada’s 201. See car theft in Canada.
- Break-ins: 169 per 100,000, well below the national 262.
- Fraud: 417 per 100,000, close to the national 426.
- Shoplifting ($5,000 or under): 386 per 100,000, up from 328.
- Homicide: 0.91 victims per 100,000 across the metro area, down from 1.90.
For most households, vehicle theft and fraud are the crimes most worth preparing for: lock vehicles, consider a steering-wheel lock or a garage, and be wary of phone and online scams.
Which parts of Richmond Hill record more crime?
Statistics Canada publishes no neighbourhood figures for Richmond Hill, and we do not rank its neighbourhoods. As in other cities, reported incidents tend to cluster where many people gather, such as large shopping centres, commercial corridors and transit stops; those counts reflect visitors and shops, not the residents of nearby streets.
How do I check crime near an address in Richmond Hill?
- Open the York Regional Police crime map. The Crime Maps and Statistics page links to the Community Safety Data Portal, with maps and dashboards of recent incidents that you can search by address or postal code. York Regional Police notes that some information may be delayed or withheld to protect privacy and investigations.
- Read our guide. Our York Region crime map guide explains how to use the police map, and the Canada Crime Map compares official figures across Canada.
- Compare like with like. Check the same crime types and period for the street you are considering and for an area you know. Our guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood covers the steps.
- Report minor crimes online. York Regional Police accepts online reports for damage to a vehicle, identity theft or fraud, lost property, theft under $10,000, theft from a vehicle and mischief, if there is no suspect and the incident happened in York Region. Incidents with a suspect, hate-motivated incidents, domestic violence and stolen vehicles or licence plates must be reported by phone (non-emergency 1-866-876-5423).
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Richmond Hill crime FAQ
What is the crime rate in Richmond Hill, Ontario?
Statistics Canada does not publish a Richmond Hill-only crime rate. York Regional Police, which covers Richmond Hill, had a Crime Severity Index of 50.28 in 2025, about 33% below the national 75.0.
Is Richmond Hill safer than Markham or Vaughan?
The official data cannot separate them: Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan share the same York Regional Police figures. See is Markham safe? for the same York Region data from Markham’s side.
Is Richmond Hill safer than Toronto?
On the 2025 index, yes: York Regional Police’s CSI of 50.28 was about 16% lower than the Toronto Police Service’s 59.98. See is Toronto safe?
Does Richmond Hill have a crime map?
Yes. York Regional Police’s Community Safety Data Portal shows recent incidents across York Region, including Richmond Hill, on an interactive map.
Is “Richmond” in crime searches the same as Richmond Hill?
No. Richmond, British Columbia is a different city policed by the RCMP, with a 2025 CSI of 151.82, about three times York Region’s 50.28.
Related: Is Markham safe? · York Region crime map · Safest places in the GTA · Safest towns in Ontario · Is Richmond, BC safe? · Ontario crime map. In an emergency call 911.