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Is Canton, Illinois Safe?

Population 13,297 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,297, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Canton earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,097 per 100K.

Canton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCantonIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate357.6323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1778.32036.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate281.0--268.2
Theft Rate1097.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate255.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

213.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

358/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1778/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Canton

Violent crime in Canton is close to the national average. The rate of 357.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1778.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,097 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Canton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault281
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary251
093% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,097
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft255
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Canton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canton
357.6
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Canton
1778.3
State
2036.0
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 C with a crime rate of 213.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Canton?
213.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 357.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1778.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Canton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Canton has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
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 C-rated city.
How does Canton compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Canton isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 43th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Canton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Canton?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Canton?
357.6 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (281), robbery (63), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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