Canton, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Canton Police Department serves the city of Canton, GA in Cherokee County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,259 violent crimes and 1,437 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.3 per 100k residents, which is 51.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.0 per 100k, 67.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,259 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,437 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,253 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.3 | A | 1259 | 106.2 | -51.7% |
| Property Crime | 54.0 | A | 1437 | 163.6 | -67.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.5 | A | 181 | 22.3 | -39.4% |
| Burglary | 5.4 | A | 78 | 24.0 | -77.5% |
| Larceny | 43.2 | A | 1253 | 116.4 | -62.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.4 | A | 105 | 22.2 | -75.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Buddhist | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Ground | 1 miles | A 32.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 36.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Holly Springs | 1 miles | A 5.0 | A 65.0 | Violent: 90.2% lower Property: 20.6% higher |
| Woodstock | 10 miles | A 54.6 | A 93.6 | Violent: 6.5% higher Property: 73.5% higher |
| Acworth | 16 miles | A 45.0 | B 135.0 | Violent: 12.2% lower Property: 150.3% higher |
| Milton | 16 miles | A 49.8 | A 37.9 | Violent: 2.9% lower Property: 29.7% lower |