345 kensington street
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
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Bus & Public Transit
345 Kensington Street is well served by transit, with multiple stops within 300 m along Ness Avenue. The most frequent service is Route D15, which runs eastbound and westbound from stops just 178–258 m away, providing direct connections to schools, supermarkets, and clinics across the city.
Route FX4 is also accessible 320 m north on St James Avenue, expanding options for faster travel. Key destinations reachable by these routes include Safeway, No Frills, Foodfare, and several schools such as École Ness and Gordon Bell High School, as well as ACCESS St. Boniface clinic.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
The immediate area around 345 Kensington Street is rich with amenities. Within a 5-minute walk you can reach Luigi D'Ottavio Park (102 m), Boba Paw café, a Domo fuel station, and several restaurants including Damecca and Copper Chimney.
Canadian Tire (department store and fuel) is 211 m away, and a Safeway supermarket is just 324 m (5 min walk) for daily groceries. Other nearby conveniences include Scotiabank, Assiniboine Credit Union, and a dentist, making the location very walkable.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime in Kensington has shown a volatile trend. Property incidents rose from 37 in 2017 to a peak of 107 in 2023, but fell to 98 in 2024 and dropped sharply to 5 in 2026 (Q1 data likely). Violent crime fluctuated between 13 and 28 incidents annually, with a notable spike to 28 in 2023, but dropped to 20 in 2025 and to just 1 in 2026.
Drug-related incidents have been low (0–3 per year), while traffic incidents remain minimal. The recent 2026 data suggests a dramatic improvement, though it only covers a partial year.
Who Is This Home For
345 Kensington Street offers excellent walkability and transit connectivity, making it ideal for commuters and first-time buyers who value convenience. The diverse mix of nearby parks, restaurants, and shops adds to its appeal for families and retirees alike.
While historical crime rates were high, the sharp drop in incidents in 2026 points to a rapidly improving safety picture. Investors may find opportunity in the neighbourhood’s recovery, but should monitor long-term trends.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 345 kensington street, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Kensington · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
6
2026
vs. city avg
-80%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -95%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
83%
Transit Score
345 kensington street has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 4-minute walk (264 m) away at Westbound Ness at Madison. Routes 74, 224, D15 and FX4 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
345 kensington street 500 m 范围内共发现 32 处生活配套，覆盖 6 个类别，含17 处餐饮（最近 131 m）、2 处医疗设施（最近 242 m）、3 家购物超市（最近 211 m）。
Data sources: Winnipeg Transit GTFS (transit stops & routes), OSRM (walking routes), City of Winnipeg open data (nearby places), Winnipeg Police Service (crime statistics). View full property details →