Canton, OH has safety grade D, a population of about 70,863, an overall crime rate near 2,073 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Canton, OH is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Canton, OH for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Canton, OH
Canton, OH crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 13.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
13.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (63.2% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
Trend Analysis
The high crime volume of 1,469 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Comparison Insights
Crime rates in Canton align with national averages, suggesting typical urban safety patterns.
Canton, OH Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for an area within Ohio (identified by the GEOID "16000US3912000"), a detailed analysis reveals the following insights. The total reported crime count is 1,469 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 908 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is also significant, with a total of 490 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most frequent (254 incidents), followed by "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (111 incidents) and "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (96 incidents). Motor Vehicle Theft accounts for 10 incidents, and Stolen Property Offenses for 19. Sex offenses are reported at 35 incidents, with subcategories including "Kidnapping/Abduction" (29 incidents in total) and "Sex Offenses" (6 incidents in total). Robbery is relatively low, with 17 incidents, all classified as "Robbery." Homicide is the least frequent, with 4 incidents classified as "Homicide Offenses." The "others" category, totaling 15 incidents, includes "Arson" (3 incidents), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (2 incidents), and "Fraud Offenses" (10 incidents). To provide a more comprehensive safety assessment, additional data is needed. This includes the city name, state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate accurate crime rates or compare the area's safety to other regions.
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
44702
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Safety84.0
Per 1K84
Total Crimes44703
0
Safety50.7
Per 1K51
Total Crimes44704
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Safety51.5
Per 1K52
Total Crimes44707
0
Safety41.7
Per 1K42
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FAQ about crime in Canton, OH
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Canton, OH.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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