Our Data & Methodology

How StreetKey Works

We combine open city data with trusted community reviews to generate street-level scores. Whether you're booking a short-term rental or exploring a new city, scores are refreshed regularly as new data and shared experiences are added.

What the Scores Mean

Three core indicators, each measuring a distinct dimension of urban livability.

Safety

Will you feel safe walking home from dinner at your rental? Derived from crash data, crime records, and community safety sentiment — so you know before you book.

Vibe

Are there coffee shops, restaurants, and groceries within walking distance of your stay? Combines business activity, lighting, local reviews, and community voice.

Accessibility

Can your family navigate transit and sidewalks easily from your rental? We check wheelchair-accessible stops, sidewalk coverage, and civic amenity proximity.

This Is Not a Ranking

Each score is calibrated to city norms, so two neighbourhoods can score differently and still be highly livable in different ways. The goal is to give you context, not a verdict.

Persona-Based Weighting

Different personas highlight different priorities in the score, so the data speaks to your specific situation.

Default

Balanced weighting across safety, vibe, and accessibility.

Family

Places more emphasis on safety and accessibility.

Solo Traveller

Strongly emphasizes safety — ideal for solo female travellers.

Accessibility

Strongly emphasizes accessibility — for mobility-conscious users.

How Accurate Is the Data?

We work to keep our data as comprehensive, reliable, and representative as possible by combining city datasets with community input and processing everything through our calibrated algorithm. If something looks off, you can share your experience with us directly. We review submissions and update scores when appropriate.