This data-driven analysis examines whether Toronto’s more diverse neighborhoods experience lower rates of racially motivated hate crimes. The researchers found a significant negative correlation, with neighbourhoods having a higher visible minority share tending to experience fewer reported race-based hate crimes.
Are Diverse Neighbourhoods Safer? We Checked the Data
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June 9, 2026
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Yen Ho and Sadia Tasnim (York University)
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city-toronto-open-data