The Homicide Tracker
​2004 - 2020

This map was developed to visually depict the devastating, disproportionate prevalence of
homicide in predominantly African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) neighbourhoods throughout Toronto and illustrate the availability of resources designed to assist  family ​members and friends of
​murdered victims in surviving the aftermath of unthinkable tragedy. 

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Collectively, we can see disproportionate homicide occurrences in neighbourhoods with predominantly Black populations. High homicide densities were found in neighbourhoods around the financial district, such as Bay Street Corridor and Moss park, as well as Northwestern neighbourhoods such as Weston and Mount Olive. The Black survivors of homicide victims in these neighbourhoods experience chronic devastation that traumatically impacts their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. However, compared to downtown neighbourhoods, Black survivors in Northwestern neighbourhoods have less access to grief and bereavement supports. ​