Canton, CT Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Canton Police Department serves the city of Canton, CT in Capitol Planning Region County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 335 property crimes. Property crime averages 89.2 per 100k, 45.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 89.2 | A | 335 | 163.6 | -45.5% |
| Larceny | 79.3 | B | 264 | 116.4 | -31.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.9 | A | 40 | 22.2 | -55.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 4 miles | A 9.8 | B 146.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 63.9% higher |
| Farmington | 6 miles | A 22.4 | B 142.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 59.2% higher |
| Simsbury | 8 miles | A 19.9 | A 75.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 15.4% lower |
| Avon | 10 miles | A 10.6 | A 68.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 22.8% lower |
| Bloomfield | 10 miles | A 50.9 | D 236.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 164.7% higher |