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Montreal metro assaults rose 15% in 2025 to 726 incidents, mostly isolated and involving known individuals, with no link to marginalized groups.
Assaults on Montreal’s metro system rose 15% in 2025 to 726 incidents, the highest since the pandemic began, according to police data, with a spike in January driving the increase.
Officials say the reasons remain unclear, but incidents are generally isolated and involve people who know each other, including acts like pushing, punching, or spitting.
The transit authority continues working with police to maintain safety, and a no-loitering rule in tunnels has been linked to improved staff safety and passenger confidence.
Police stress there is no clear connection between marginalized individuals and criminal behavior, and the system remains safe overall.
Los asaltos en el metro de Montreal aumentaron un 15% en 2025 a 726 incidentes, en su mayoría aislados e involucrando a personas conocidas, sin vínculos con grupos marginados.