Is Polytechnique Montreal safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
Polytechnique Montreal: safety score 59/100 (grade C), ranked #10 of 23 in Canada — data through 2026-08.
59/100
Grade: C · #10 of 23 in Canada
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of Polytechnique Montreal, split by normalised severity. UK data is published monthly by data.police.uk; US, Canadian and Australian cities publish on their own cycles, so recent months may not be final.
| Month | Violent | Property | Minor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 15 | 211 | 0 | 226 |
| 2025-10 | 10 | 247 | 0 | 257 |
| 2025-11 | 16 | 213 | 0 | 229 |
| 2025-12 | 20 | 232 | 0 | 252 |
| 2026-01 | 12 | 188 | 0 | 200 |
| 2026-02 | 21 | 175 | 0 | 196 |
| 2026-03 | 29 | 241 | 0 | 270 |
| 2026-04 | 15 | 223 | 1 | 239 |
| 2026-05 | 20 | 274 | 0 | 294 |
| 2026-06 | 23 | 316 | 0 | 339 |
| 2026-07 | 17 | 223 | 0 | 240 |
| 2026-08 | 12 | 167 | 1 | 180 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 180 records in total — violent 12, property 167, minor 1 (-60 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Burglary (55) · Motor vehicle theft (42) · Theft from vehicle (36) · Criminal damage (34) · Robbery (12)
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Other universities in Montreal
- LaSalle College 100 /100
- Vanier College 86 /100
- Marianopolis College 73 /100
- Université de Montréal 64 /100
- Concordia University 50 /100
- HEC Montreal 45 /100
- Université du Québec à Montréal 41 /100
- Dawson College 36 /100
FAQs about safety at Polytechnique Montreal
What is Polytechnique Montreal's safety score?
Polytechnique Montreal: 59/100 (grade C), #10 of 23 in Canada, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-08).
How many crimes are recorded near Polytechnique Montreal?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 2922 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of Polytechnique Montreal; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 180 records (12 violent, 167 property, 1 minor).
Is it safe to walk around Polytechnique Montreal at night?
We can only speak from recorded data, not predict any specific street or hour. Check the monthly table above and the street-level map in the free StudySafeLink app along your actual route, and follow common precautions (well-lit main roads, share your trip with family).
How can my family keep track of my safety?
With the free StudySafeLink app you can check in with one tap after class or at night; your bound parent gets an instant notification plus a daily reassurance summary, and Trip Guardian can share your journey status (with your consent) when you head home late.
Data: SPVM (Montréal). Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-08; official releases may be revised by publishers. This page is for general reference only and is not safety advice. In an emergency always call 911 in Canada.