Canton, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Canton Police Department serves the city of Canton, OH in Stark County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 17,870 violent crimes and 17,603 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 348.4 per 100k residents, which is 228.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 332.5 per 100k, 103.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 FAnnual Rate348.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17,870 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents627 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents643 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate44.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,210 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate332.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,603 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate79.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,641 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate251.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,004 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,871 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 348.4 | F | 17870 | 106.2 | +228.1% |
| Property Crime | 332.5 | F | 17603 | 163.6 | +103.3% |
| Homicide | 1.4 | F | 51 | 0.5 | +172.1% |
| Rape | 10.1 | F | 627 | 3.5 | +186.2% |
| Robbery | 2.9 | A | 643 | 5.8 | -50.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 44.8 | F | 3210 | 22.3 | +101.4% |
| Burglary | 79.5 | F | 3641 | 24.0 | +230.9% |
| Larceny | 251.6 | F | 12004 | 116.4 | +116.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.4 | A | 1871 | 22.2 | -93.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Canton | 1 miles | A 51.1 | A 51.1 | Violent: 85.3% lower Property: 84.6% lower |
| Beach City | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.5% lower |
| Waynesburg | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.2% lower |
| Lawrence Township | 1 miles | A 24.4 | A 12.2 | Violent: 93.0% lower Property: 96.3% lower |
| Uniontown | 1 miles | C 120.8 | A 30.2 | Violent: 65.3% lower Property: 90.9% lower |