As part of a mandate entrusted by the City of Montréal, the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime has published the report État des lieux de la criminalité dans et aux alentours des HLM – agglomération de Montréal (Crime In and Around Low-Rent Housing (HLM) in the Greater Montréal Area). This work reflects a commitment by the city of Montréal to strengthen local analytical capacity in urban safety, while taking into account the social and territorial realities specific to low-income residential environments.
Between 2018 and 2022, more than 9,300 criminal cases were recorded within the perimeter of low-income housing units. While property crimes are the most frequent, crimes against persons increased by 38%, with women and seniors being particularly affected. These dynamics highlight the need for interventions tailored to social vulnerabilities, precarious living conditions, and relational contexts.
Conducted with the support of the ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec (Québec Ministry of Public Security), the report offers concrete recommendations to enhance community safety, improve social cohesion, and support public housing residents across the Montréal metropolitan area.