Toronto's most dangerous neighbourhood is the one surrounding the intersection of Sherbourne and Dundas Streets, according to a new study.

The Toronto Star investigation found that the six-block area south of Allan Gardens tops the lists of street robberies, assaults, shootings and stabbings when calculated per square kilometre.

The area is known for prostitution, the drug trade and blocks of poorly-maintained historic homes, and houses a large homeless shelter and Filmore's strip club/hotel.

By volume, Dundas and Sherbourne ranks fourth behind Jane and Finch, Keele and Eglinton, and Albion and Finch.