The Canton-Massillon, OH Metro Area has a lower than average rate of violent crime at 17.9 compared to the US average which is 22.7. Additionally, the area has a higher rate of property crime with 39.6 per capita as opposed to the US average at 35.4. Crime in this area is therefore slightly higher than the national average, though not alarmingly so. It is important for residents and visitors alike to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions when out and about in order to stay safe.
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.