I have been living in Hintonburg for a year and a half now. There is no shortage of crack heads, street walkers and drunks but I haven't really found it that unsafe. We haven't had any issues with vandalism or break ins at all. You can definitely find a better/safer neighbourhood but the 'burg' does have it's charm and it's generally cheap rent. That said, I'm moving closer to Westboro at the end of the month. Anybody want to buy my house? It's real nice.