Canton, NC has experienced a slightly lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to
, the violent crime rate in Canton is 18.3, while the US average is 22.7. This means that while there are still instances of violent crime in this small town, it is lower than what is typically seen across the country. However, the property crime rate in Canton is significantly higher than the national average, at 78.9 compared to 35.4. This suggests that residents of Canton are more likely to experience theft or vandalism of their property than in other parts of the US. It is important for law enforcement and community members to work together to address these issues and ensure the safety and security of the town. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Canton violent crime is 18.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Canton property crime is 78.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.