Canton, MA has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Canton is only 15.1, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Canton can feel relatively safe in their community. However, property crime is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 18.8 compared to 35.4 in the US. This means that there is still room for improvement in terms of protecting residents' belongings. Despite these numbers, Canton remains a relatively safe and peaceful town to live in. As reported by
, the community is highly involved in preventing crime and promoting safety, making Canton a desirable place to call home.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Canton violent crime is 15.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Canton property crime is 18.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.