The Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 17.9 compared to the US average of 22.7. This is a positive sign for the safety of the community. However, property crime remains slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 39.6 compared to 35.4. While this may be cause for concern, it is important to note that overall crime rates have been decreasing in recent years in Canton-Massillon. With continued efforts from law enforcement and community members, it is likely that this trend will continue and the Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area will become an even safer place to live and work.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Canton-Massillon Metro Area violent crime is 17.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Canton-Massillon Metro Area property crime is 39.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Canton-Massillon, Ohio does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Akron, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Akron, Ohio. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.