Neighbourhood 035 · Toronto
Westminster-Branson
Westminster-Branson recorded 8 killed-or-seriously-injured collisions in 2016–2025 (#139 of 158 Toronto neighbourhoods). 11 intersections have a record here; the busiest is Bathurst & Patricia with 33,265 vehicles in its latest count.
Busiest intersections in Westminster-Branson
Every intersection with a record
Sorted by serious-injury collisions in 2016–2025, then by vehicles. Vehicle and pedestrian figures are the latest 14-hour count; older counts show as —.
| Intersection | Collisions | KSI | Fatal | Vehicles | Pedestrians | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torresdale & Finch | 179 | 1 | 0 | 17,314 | 1,298 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Bathurst & Ellerslie | 78 | 1 | 1 | — | — | May 19, 2022 |
| Finch & Virgilwood | 67 | 1 | 0 | 16,461 | 997 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Bathurst & Patricia | 186 | 0 | 0 | 33,265 | 2,741 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Carpenter & Fisherville | 60 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Torresdale & Rockford | 19 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Jun 13, 2011 |
| Cedarcroft & Robingrove | 16 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Torresdale & Robingrove | 12 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Torresdale & Russfax | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Hidden Trl & Millersgrove Dr | 3 | 0 | 0 | 968 | 195 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Bathurst St & Finch Corridor Trl | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Mar 23, 2015 |
Neighbourhood KSI total counts every collision the City assigns to Westminster-Branson, including ones more than 65 m from any counted intersection, so it can exceed the sum of the table. Source: City of Toronto Neighbourhoods; KSI records through Aug 29, 2026.
Crime rate in Westminster-Branson, 2025
Toronto Police recorded 234 major crimes in Westminster-Branson in 2025 — assault, auto theft, break and enter, robbery and theft over $5,000 — a rate of 816 per 100,000 residents, 38% below the citywide rate of 1,322. That is #135 of 158 neighbourhoods, where #1 has the highest rate. No homicide or shooting was recorded.
| Offence, 2025 | Reported | Per 100,000 | Toronto | vs city | 5-year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assault | 147 | 512 | 768 | 0.67× | +53% |
| Auto theft | 54 | 188 | 225 | 0.84× | +1% |
| Break and enter | 17 | 59 | 190 | 0.31× | +8% |
| Robbery | 9 | 31 | 79 | 0.40× | -49% |
| Theft over $5,000 | 7 | 24 | 61 | 0.40× | +12% |
| Theft from vehicle * | 35 | 122 | 212 | 0.58× | -52% |
| Bicycle theft * | 8 | 28 | 66 | 0.42× | -45% |
| Homicide * | 0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | — | — |
| Shootings and firearm discharges * | 0 | 0.0 | 8.2 | — | — |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates — occurrences by the neighbourhood where they were reported, rates per 100,000 residents using the City's population estimate (28,693 for Westminster-Branson). The five Major Crime Indicators are the first five rows; * marks the other categories the police publish. "vs city" compares the neighbourhood rate with the all-Toronto rate for the same year; "5-year change" is the change in the neighbourhood's own rate since 2020. Rates are per resident, so neighbourhoods with large daytime populations — downtown, malls, transit hubs — score higher than the risk to residents alone. Thefts from vehicles and bicycle thefts are also shown corner by corner on the intersection pages above.
Who lives here 2021 Census
Westminster-Branson had 25,705 residents at the 2021 Census, on 3.6 km² — 7,062 people per km², 1.63× the Toronto-wide 4,325 (#49 of 158 for density). The median age is 44.0. Median household income was $76,000 in 2020. 60% of households rent. 75% of homes are in apartment buildings of five or more storeys. Most residents who commute drive or ride in a car (59%); across Toronto 61% do.
Source: City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles, 2021 Census of Population (Statistics Canada), 158-neighbourhood model. Commute shares are of employed residents with a usual workplace or no fixed workplace, by main mode; income is for 2020, the reference year of the 2021 Census. Density uses the neighbourhood boundary area.
Questions
Is Westminster-Branson a safe neighbourhood?
By Toronto Police's five major crime indicators — assault, auto theft, break and enter, robbery and theft over $5,000 — Westminster-Branson recorded 234 offences in 2025, a rate of 816 per 100,000 residents, 38% below the citywide rate of 1,322. That ranks it #135 of 158 neighbourhoods, where #1 has the highest rate. Rates are per resident, so neighbourhoods with big daytime populations — downtown, malls, transit hubs — look worse than they are for the people who live there.
What is the population of Westminster-Branson?
25,705 at the 2021 Census, on 3.6 km² — 7,062 people per km², against a Toronto-wide 4,325. The median age is 44.0, and 60% of households rent.