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Is Canton, Georgia Safe?

Population 40,778 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Canton faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,900 per 100K.

Canton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCantonGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate258.2320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2414.32019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1900.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate299.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

267.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

258/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2414/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Canton

Violent crime in Canton is below the national average. The rate of 258.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2414.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,900 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Canton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary394
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,900
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft299
094% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Canton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canton
258.2
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canton
2414.3
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Canton Safety

Is Canton safe?
Not especially. Canton earns a D with a crime rate of 267.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Canton?
267.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 258.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2414.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Canton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Canton's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,900 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Canton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Canton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Canton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Canton?
No. Crime in Canton has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Canton compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Canton ranks behind about 83% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Canton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Canton?
Bad. A D grade and 267.2 per-thousand rate put Canton below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 258 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Canton?
258.2 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (47), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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