Canton Township, MI Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Canton Township Police Department serves the city of Canton Township, MI in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,603 violent crimes and 4,855 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.8 per 100k residents, which is 33.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 143.6 per 100k, 12.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 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

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate70.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,603 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents696 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate143.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,855 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents363 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate109.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,061 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime70.8B4603106.2-33.4%
Property Crime143.6B4855163.6-12.3%
Rape1.0A1193.5-71.4%
Robbery3.0A515.8-47.9%
Aggravated Assault9.1A69622.3-59.1%
Burglary25.3C36324.0+5.2%
Larceny109.2C4061116.4-6.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.1A40422.2-59.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 1
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 4
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 7

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Van Buren Township 5 miles
C 106.3
B 119.6
Violent: 50.2% higher
Property: 16.7% lower
Westland 5 miles
F 201.3
B 134.2
Violent: 184.4% higher
Property: 6.5% lower
Plymouth Township 5 miles
A 29.3
A 32.9
Violent: 58.6% lower
Property: 77.1% lower
Plymouth 5 miles
A 10.9
A 21.7
Violent: 84.7% lower
Property: 84.9% lower
Wayne 6 miles
F 244.1
C 151.1
Violent: 245.0% higher
Property: 5.3% higher