Canton, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Canton Police Department serves the city of Canton, MO in Lewis County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 111 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.5 per 100k residents, which is 65.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.5 | A | 111 | 106.2 | -65.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange | 0 miles | C 112.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 208.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Palmyra | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 55.4 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Kahoka | 24 miles | D 148.4 | C 148.4 | Violent: 306.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Shelbina | 28 miles | F 254.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 597.7% higher Property: N/A |
| Memphis | 35 miles | A 53.6 | A 53.6 | Violent: 46.7% higher Property: N/A |