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Tõnismäe: safety, air quality, noise, radon and schools
Tõnismäe neighbourhood in Tallinn's Kesklinn district
Tõnismäe: safety, air quality, noise, radon and schools – Neighbourhood map
| Indicator | This neighbourhood | Median of Tallinn neighbourhoods | Rank (1 = best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime index (0–10, lower is better) | 6.8 · moderate | 6.9 | 33 / 66 |
| Good-air hours, % (last 90 days) | 31 | 74 | 65 / 66 |
| Poor-air hours, % | 20.4 | 6.4 | 65 / 66 |
| Mean noise, dB (Lden) | – | 56 | – |
| Area above 55 dB, % | – | 61 | – |
| Radon, modelled indoor level (Bq/m³) | 150 - 250 | ||
| Sold price, €/m² (notarised sales) | 3 379 (8 sales, 2026-Q3) |
This neighbourhood is smaller than one grid cell, so the figures for crime, radon come from the cell nearest to its centre.
Main risks: what the police data records
In the 12 months to 2026-11-04, 44 incidents were recorded in the neighbourhood's grid squares. The most common: Shop and petrol-station theft (petty theft) 17 (39%); Other theft 12 (27%); Vandalism 6 (14%).
More common here than the Tallinn average: other theft.
| Type | Incidents (12 mo) | Share | Tallinn | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and robbery | 0 | 0% | 1% | – |
| Burglary of homes, cellars and stairwells | 1 | 2% | 3% | – |
| Vehicle, bike and moped theft | 4 | 9% | 4% | – |
| Shop and petrol-station theft (petty theft) | 17 | 39% | 63% | +42% |
| Other theft | 12 | 27% | 9% | −20% |
| Vandalism | 6 | 14% | 9% | – |
| Public disorder and littering | 2 | 5% | 2% | – |
| Other | 2 | 5% | 8% | – |
How it has changed
In the latest 12 months 44 incidents were recorded against 59 in the 12 months before (−25%). Across Tallinn the change was −14%. 11% of incidents happened at night (22:00–06:00); Tallinn: 16%.
| Year | Incidents | This area (2019 = 100) | Tallinn (2019 = 100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 84 | 100 | 100 |
| 2020 | 64 | 76 | 98 |
| 2021 | 109 | 130 | 102 |
| 2022 | 122 | 145 | 111 |
| 2023 | 62 | 74 | 116 |
| 2024 | 66 | 79 | 144 |
| 2025 | 56 | 67 | 110 |
Police open-data incidents are published as the centre of a 500 m grid square; an incident counts for the neighbourhood when that centre falls inside its outline. The counts therefore indicate scale rather than an exact tally.
Schools within 1.5 km of the neighbourhood centre
| School | Rating (0–100) | Distance, m |
|---|---|---|
| Tallinna Inglise Kolledž | 79.5 | 486 |
| Tallinna Reaalkool | 77.6 | 633 |
| Gustav Adolfi Gümnaasium | 75.1 | 1 090 |
| Sakala Eragümnaasium | 74.8 | 333 |
| Jakob Westholmi Gümnaasium | 67.6 | 668 |
| Tallinna Tõnismäe Riigigümnaasium | 63.8 | 280 |
Other neighbourhoods in this district
- Juhkentali
- Kadriorg
- Kassisaba
- Keldrimäe
- Kitseküla
- Luite
- Mõigu
- Raua
- Sadama
- Südalinn
- Tatari
- Torupilli
- Uus Maailm
- Vanalinn
- Veerenni
Streets in Tõnismäe
Streets with apartment-association buildings. Each link opens the street's price and buildings page.
Frequently asked questions
How safe is Tõnismäe?
Tõnismäe: safety, air quality, noise, radon and schools – Neighbourhood map The index is relative: use it to compare areas, not to judge a single building.
What are the main risks in Tõnismäe?
In the 12 months to 2026-11-04, 44 incidents were recorded in the neighbourhood's grid squares. The most common: Shop and petrol-station theft (petty theft) 17 (39%); Other theft 12 (27%); Vandalism 6 (14%). More common here than the Tallinn average: other theft.
How has crime in Tõnismäe changed?
In the latest 12 months 44 incidents were recorded against 59 in the 12 months before (−25%). Across Tallinn the change was −14%.
Where does the data for Tõnismäe come from?
Crime: Police and Border Guard Board open data on registered offences (crimes and misdemeanours), data up to 2026-11-04; populations come from the Estiq database's population table. Air: hourly air-quality readings in the Estiq database (PM10 and NO₂ classes) in H3 cells, last 90 days. Noise: the Estonian Environment Agency's strategic noise map (Lden). Radon: the Geological Survey of Estonia's radon-risk layer (modelled indoor level). Schools: the school register (EHIS) and Estiq's 0–100 level based on state-exam results. Sold price: Maa- ja Ruumiamet notarised apartment sales. Neighbourhood outlines: Maa- ja Ruumiamet.
Which streets are in Tõnismäe?
Roosikrantsi tn, Pärnu mnt, Tuvi tn, Kaarli pst, Hariduse tn, Toom-Kuninga tn, Õllepruuli tn, Suur-Ameerika tn.
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- Tõnismäe: prices and sales
- Kesklinn district
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Data, method and limits
Data
Crime: Police and Border Guard Board open data on registered offences (crimes and misdemeanours), data up to 2026-11-04; populations come from the Estiq database's population table. Air: hourly air-quality readings in the Estiq database (PM10 and NO₂ classes) in H3 cells, last 90 days. Noise: the Estonian Environment Agency's strategic noise map (Lden). Radon: the Geological Survey of Estonia's radon-risk layer (modelled indoor level). Schools: the school register (EHIS) and Estiq's 0–100 level based on state-exam results. Sold price: Maa- ja Ruumiamet notarised apartment sales. Neighbourhood outlines: Maa- ja Ruumiamet.
Method
Crime: police open-data incidents, weighted by severity and population (a relative index; only grid cells with at least 10 incidents in 2 years count). Air: share of good (EAQI 1–2) and poor (4–5) hours over the last 90 days of measurements. Noise: mean Lden of the strategic noise map across the neighbourhood; unmapped areas are not counted. Radon: modelled indoor level, not a measurement of a specific flat. The figures compare areas; they do not rate a single building.
Limits
A registered incident is not the same as an offence that happened; reporting varies. Air values are class values, not exact concentrations, and PM2.5 is not available. The figures describe an area as a whole, not a specific street or building, and do not replace a visit or the official overviews. A neighbourhood's value is the average of the grid cells inside its outline; for a neighbourhood smaller than one cell the nearest cell is used and the page says so.
Sources: Police and Border Guard Board: open data (registered offences) · Estonian Environment Agency: strategic noise map · Environment Agency: air-quality monitoring (ohuseire.ee) · Maa- ja Ruumiamet: sales and neighbourhood outlines
Data refreshed: crime through 2026-11-04, air 2026-11-11, noise 2026-11-11, schools 2026-11-11.