The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Canton, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$91.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for Canton, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $1,294 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Canton in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Canton, OH Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Canton ranks in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 14% of cities but less safe than 86%. This analysis applies only to Canton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Canton is 43.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Canton Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Canton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 28 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Canton, OH see the most incidents - about 1,463 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 351 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Canton, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Canton for 2025 is $91,827,934. This translates to approximately $550 per resident and $1,294 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Canton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Canton Compared to Other Cities?

Canton, OH:	$550
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Canton is $550 per year, which is $85 more than the national average and $109 more than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Canton:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,137 more than in Canton.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $396 less than in Canton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Canton for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Canton	Cost per Canton Resident
Murder	$20.6 million	$123
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9.21 million	$55
Robbery	$3.90 million	$23
Assault	$10.2 million	$61
Kidnapping	$1.62 million	$10
Vehicle Theft	$6.81 million	$41
Burglary	$5.68 million	$34
Theft	$17.5 million	$105
Arson	$296,904	$2
Vandalism	$8.82 million	$53
Animal Cruelty	$61,488	$0
Drug Crimes	$4.92 million	$29
Identity Theft	$2.23 million	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$91,827,934	$550

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Canton, OH

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Canton totals $185,285,218 ($1,109 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $277,113,152 ($1,659 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Canton crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northwest part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Canton has 1, have the same problem. Of Canton’s 167,052 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Canton Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Canton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.119
Robbery	0.7426
Rape	0.9088
Murder	0.0656
Total Violent Crime	3.836 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.26
Vehicle Theft	2.632
Burglary	3.749
Arson	0.0736
Total Property Crime	26.72 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1597
Drug Crimes	3.981
Vandalism	7.388
Identity Theft	1.722
Animal Cruelty	0.0498
Total "Other" Rate	13.30 (D)

Individual Canton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Canton is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Canton.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Meyers Lake, OH	D-	C+	F
Hills and Dales, OH	D	B+	D-
North Canton, OH	D+	B-	D
Perry Heights, OH	D	B	D
Middlebranch, OH	C-	B+	D
East Canton, OH	C+	B+	C-
Massillon, OH	D+	B-	D
Louisville, OH	D+	B	D
Howenstine, OH	C+	A-	C-
Uniontown, OH	A	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Canton is higher versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Georgetown, TX	B	B	B
Frederick, MD	D+	C	C
Fresno, CA	D+	D	D
Germantown, MD	B-	B-	B-
Fort Lauderdale, FL	C+	D	D
Garden Grove, CA	B+	C	C
Frisco, TX	C-	B-	B-
Franklin, TN	C-	D+	D+
Fremont, CA	C+	C	C
Fullerton, CA	C+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Canton is less safe than the Ohio state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Canton, OH average SchoolGrade of A-, with 54% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Canton schools on SchoolGrade

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