The small town of Canton, NC, located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, has experienced a concerning level of crime in recent years. According to statistics, the town's violent crime rate is 31.4, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, property crime has also been an issue in Canton with a rate of 46.4, compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and vandalism. Despite its picturesque surroundings, it is clear that Canton is not immune to the effects of crime and efforts must be made to address and reduce these rates for the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Canton (zip 28716) violent crime is 31.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Canton (zip 28716) property crime is 46.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Canton, North Carolina does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Waynesville, North Carolina. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Waynesville, North Carolina. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.