655 david street
Transit · Nearby Amenities · Crime & Safety
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655 david street
Property Review
Bus & Public Transit
The property at 655 David Street is well-connected to public transit, with several stops within a 5-minute walk. Westbound Portage at Bedson is just 230 m away, serving Routes 22, 223, and BLUE, while the Unicity Hub stops (242–261 m) provide access to Routes 70, 220, 223, 885, and BLUE. This network ensures direct or convenient connections to key destinations across Winnipeg.
Transit users can reach a variety of essential services without a car. Route 22 connects to Deer Lodge Centre hospital and the Movement Disorder Clinic, while Routes 220 and 885 serve Grace Hospital and several schools such as George Waters Middle School, Westwood Collegiate, and Oak Park High School. Supermarkets like Bulk Barn, Safeway, and No Frills are also accessible via multiple routes.
The Blue Line (Route BLUE) adds further reach to clinics and colleges in the downtown area, including the Women's Health Clinic and Salvation Army College for Officer Training. Overall, the transit options here support both daily errands and longer commutes.
Routes serving this area
Key destinations by bus
Nearby Amenities
Residents of 655 David Street enjoy an exceptional concentration of amenities within a 5-minute walk. Winners and Canadian Tire are only 80 m and 148 m away respectively, making shopping for home goods and essentials extremely convenient. A Sobeys supermarket is 232 m away, and a Walmart Supercentre is 354 m away, providing ample grocery options.
Daily needs are further covered by a pharmacy (Shoppers Drug Mart, 396 m), multiple banks (BMO, 209 m), and gas stations (Canadian Tire Gas, 290 m; Shell, 419 m). Fast-food choices abound, including Quiznos, Subway, Tim Hortons, Taco Bell, KFC, and Burger King, all within a 5–6 minute walk. For dining out, Original Joe's is 429 m away.
Fitness and recreation are well served by Orangetheory Fitness (209 m) and the YMCA-YWCA (321 m). Corbett Park (374 m) and Hedges Middle School (424 m) add green space and community facilities. This walkable neighbourhood truly offers everything a household might need daily.
Neighbourhood Safety
Crime data for Crestview shows a concerning overall trend, with property incidents rising from 255 in 2017 to 436 in 2025 (a 71% increase), and violent incidents climbing from 80 to 167 over the same period (up 109%). However, partial data for 2026 shows a sharp drop to just 37 property and 13 violent incidents, which may reflect incomplete reporting or early improvement.
Year-over-year changes in recent years have been volatile. Property crime increased 15.3% in 2023, then fell 3.7% in 2024 and 7.8% in 2025. Violent crime rose 22% in 2024 and 16% in 2025, before plunging 92.2% in the first part of 2026. While the 2026 numbers suggest a possible downturn, the long-term trend over the past decade remains upward.
Who Is This Home For
655 David Street is ideally suited for commuters and first-time buyers who prioritize walkability and transit access over a low-crime environment. The property sits within a vibrant commercial corridor with major retailers, supermarkets, and fast-food outlets within a few minutes' walk, and transit connections to hospitals, schools, and downtown Winnipeg.
Families may appreciate the nearby schools and YMCA, but should weigh the rising crime trends—particularly property and violent incidents—which have increased significantly over the past eight years. Investors might find the location attractive for rental potential due to high amenity density, though safety concerns could affect long-term desirability.
Retirees may prefer quieter neighbourhoods with lower crime rates, but the convenience of medical clinics, pharmacies, and supermarkets within walking distance is a notable advantage. Overall, this property offers exceptional convenience for those willing to accept the neighbourhood's current safety challenges.
Best suited for
When considering a purchase at 655 david street, we recommend using the overview above as a general reference point for your decision.
Crime & Safety
Crestview · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
53
2026
vs. city avg
+80%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -92%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
70%
Transit Score
655 david street has excellent transit access. The nearest stop is a 5-minute walk (386 m) away at Eastbound Portage at David. Routes 22, 70, 220, 223, 885, BLUE and D15 serve this area. 10 stops within 1 km.
Transit & Walkability
10 stops within 1 km
Nearby Amenities
Within 500 m of the property
655 david street — 22 amenities found within 500 m, across 8 categories, including 7 dining (nearest 207 m), 1 education (nearest 424 m), 1 healthcare (nearest 396 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 →