Official crime data and safety statistics for Canton, Georgia
Last Updated: December 2024 | Sources: NeighborhoodScout (latest FBI release), CrimeGrade.org, AreaVibes (secondary)
These figures come from NeighborhoodScout’s analysis of FBI-released crime data for Canton’s city boundaries. Rates are shown per 1,000 residents and translated to per 100,000 for easier comparison.
| Crime Category | Rate (per 1,000) | Rate (per 100,000) | Victim Risk | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1.55 | 155 | 1 in 647 | Near U.S. median; below Georgia average |
| Property Crime | 7.76 | 776 | 1 in 129 | About average nationally; below Georgia average |
| Total Crime | 9.31 | 931 | 1 in 107 | Estimated combined risk level |
| Annual Counts (NeighborhoodScout) | Violent | Property | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reported/Modeled Annual Crimes | 57 | 286 | 343 |
CrimeGrade and NeighborhoodScout use different scoring systems. CrimeGrade focuses on percentile rankings and grades, while NeighborhoodScout provides rates, victimization odds, and a national “safer than X% of U.S. cities” index.
| Source | Result | How to Interpret |
|---|---|---|
| CrimeGrade.org | B+ / ~75th percentile safety | Lower crime than the average U.S. city (relative ranking) |
| NeighborhoodScout | Safer than 47% of U.S. cities | Near the middle nationally, but compares favorably to Georgia averages in several categories |
| AreaVibes (secondary) | 1 in 108 overall chance | Methodology differs; don’t mix odds across providers without labeling |
