Lawrence Park, Toronto is a neighbourhood located near Lawrence Avenue, between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue. The area is centered on Mount Pleasant Road. It is located within walking distance of Lawrence Subway Station and a 10 minute drive from Highway 401. Our Lawrence Park Crime Report can help you understand crime in this region.
SafeTech’s Lawrence Park Crime Report
Crime rates in Lawrence Park differ between the northern and south part of the neighbourhood. While Lawrence Park south does not have very many crimes against people, it has an average amount of property crime. In the northern area, crimes against people are average but property crime is quite high.
In Lawrence Park as a whole, there were 3.73 crimes against people per 1000 people in 2008 and 14.62 property crimes per 1000 people. This information is a vital part of our Lawrence Park Crime Report.
Breaking and entering is one of the most common Lawrence Park crimes. In Lawrence Park North there were 3.14 break-ins per 1000 people. There were 4.11 break-ins per 1000 people in Lawrence Park South. Many homes in the area are quite upscale and therefore they can be a tempting target for burglars.
Late 2010 saw a rash of break-ins in the area. Several Lawrence Park homes were hit and Toronto Police placed the neighbourhood under close surveillance. In one case, a resident had her car broken into and vandalized while she was on vacation. The car’s GPS system was stolen along with golf clubs, a camera and other items.
The police believe that the various robberies and break-ins were unrelated.
Another case in that string of robberies involved a house being broken into during the day. Thieves stole a large quantity of money as well as several gold coins from the home. A nearby home was also robbed, with the burglars taking jewellery and electronics in that instance.
Several people have been arrested for break-ins in the neighbourhood, but police warned that the robberies were being carried out by a number of different individuals – some of whom were still on the loose.
Protecting your Lawrence Park Home
These crimes highlight the fact that people need to be vigilant in protecting their belongings and that they need to take steps to stay secure. Valuable items should never be left inside vehicles and cars should be kept in locked and alarmed garages whenever possible. Security systems are a key to preventing break and enters. Alarm systems and security cameras are critical to detecting and identifying criminals.
