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Is North Canton, Ohio Safe?

Population 17,692 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

North Canton is a smaller community of 17,692 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 241 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,748 per 100K.

North Canton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth CantonOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate385.9312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2024.22033.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate297.0--268.2
Theft Rate1748.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate198.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2024/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Canton

Violent crime in North Canton is close to the national average. The rate of 385.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2024.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,748 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Canton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault297
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery65
01.0x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary229
085% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,748
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft198
062% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Canton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Canton
385.9
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Canton
2024.2
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Canton Safety

Is North Canton safe?
Not especially. North Canton earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241 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 North Canton?
241 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 385.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2024.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Canton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Canton's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,748 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Canton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Canton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Canton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Canton?
No. Crime in North Canton has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does North Canton compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. North Canton ranks behind about 71% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is North Canton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in North Canton?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241 per-thousand rate put North Canton below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Canton?
385.9 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (297), robbery (65), and murder (8.0) 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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