Canton, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Canton Police Department serves the city of Canton, NC in Haywood County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 271 violent crimes and 916 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.8 per 100k residents, which is 78.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 318.8 per 100k, 94.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate318.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents916 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate45.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate227.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate45.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.8 | A | 271 | 106.2 | -78.6% |
| Property Crime | 318.8 | F | 916 | 163.6 | +94.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.8 | C | 57 | 22.3 | +2.3% |
| Burglary | 45.5 | F | 255 | 24.0 | +89.6% |
| Larceny | 227.7 | F | 565 | 116.4 | +95.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 45.5 | F | 94 | 22.2 | +105.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Valley | 8 miles | F 349.2 | F 756.7 | Violent: 1433.8% higher Property: 137.3% higher |
| Waynesville | 9 miles | B 92.5 | F 342.2 | Violent: 306.2% higher Property: 7.3% higher |
| Woodfin | 16 miles | B 73.8 | A 86.1 | Violent: 224.0% higher Property: 73.0% lower |
| Asheville | 18 miles | F 193.6 | F 386.2 | Violent: 750.4% higher Property: 21.1% higher |
| Biltmore Forest | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 69.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 78.3% lower |